Larry E. Schmiesing age 67, of Anna died on Friday, April 29, 2016, at his home. He was born on May 1, 1948 in Sidney, Ohio to the late Wilbur & Ann (Prenger) Schmiesing. He married Janice Frilling on May 24, 1969 in Ft. Loramie, Ohio, and she survives in Anna. He is also survived by five children: Pam & Mark Heitkamp, Anna, Donna & Brad Welch, Ft. Loramie, Bruce & Angie Schmiesing, Degraff, Monica Grieves, Anna, and Renee & Chad Cooper, Ft. Loramie; grandchildren Michalia, Zachary, Nicholas, Emily, Brittany, Kyle, Courtney, Dylan, Kalei, Mason, Travis, Shane, Trevor, Brooke, Kaitlyn, McKayla, Cassie, Bryce, Scott, Jacob, and Logan; great grandchildren: Ian, and Navayah. Larry is also survived by his siblings: Lois Drees, Versailles, Marvin & Judy Schmiesing, Anna, Judy & Mike Cechvala, Anna, and Tim & MarNell Schmiesing, Anna. He was preceded in death by a grandson Joshua, and brother in-laws Mike Marshal, and Paul “Whitey” Drees. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, McCartyville, and was a lifelong farmer and commercial truck driver. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, May 3, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, McCartyville, with Rev. John Tonkin officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, May 2 and from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to Wilson Hospice. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.