Larry M Bard

Larry M. Bard, 83, of Morral, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday evening, October 14, 2026, at his home with his family by his side.

Larry was born on October 25, 1942, in Troy, Ohio, to Harry and Christene (Drum) Bard, both of whom are deceased. He married Linda Phipps on October 21, 1961, in Harpster, Ohio, and she survives.

He is survived by his two daughters, Jaime (Scott) Duress of Upper Sandusky, and Beth (Ned) Hall of Delaware, Ohio. Six grandchildren, Joel (Hannah) Duress, Adam (Rebekah) Duress, Sam (Hope) Duress, Blake (Madison) Lehman, Alec (Laney) Lehman, and Reid (Carrie) Lehman, along with two great grandchildren, Owen and Rosalynn Duress.

Larry is also survived by his siblings, Howard (Cathy) Bard of Marion, Ricky (Norene) Bard of Bucyrus, Charlotte (Douglas) Joseph of Delaware, John Bard of Morral, and a sister in law, Carolyn Bard Berlin, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Bard.

He was a graduate of Ridgedale High School and soon after graduation, he went on to begin his career with Whirpool in Marion, starting in 1962 and retiring after 38 years in the HR department as manager of employee services.

Larry was a member of the Harpster United Methodist Church.

For hobbies, he enjoyed golfing, especially at the former Hickory Grove Golf Club in Harpster. He also was very active through the years as a blood donor for the American Red Cross.

Other interests of Larry were music, both listening and playing. He also was a wood craftsman, having built fine furniture, and other wooden items for family, and friends.

Most importantly, Larry was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Funeral services for Larry M. Bard will be held at 2:00pm, Monday, October 19, 2026 at the Lucas Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky with Pastor Todd Noland officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Visitations will be held on Monday, October 19, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Lucas Batton Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Harpster UMC, or Hospice of Wyandot Memorial, and can be sent to Lucas Batton, 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351.