Larry E. Lynch, 78, of Van Wert, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Vancrest of Van Wert. Memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert, with Rev. Gerald Baker, officiating. Visitation will be held 2 hrs prior to services Monday at the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, 722 S. Washington St, Van Wert, Ohio.