Deacon Lawrence W. Tiefenbach Sr., 83, of Fishers, Indiana, and formerly of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away on April 8, 2021, in Community Hospital North, Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born June 10, 1937, to Lawrence Wendell and Gabrielle (Kojancic) Tiefenbach, in Cleveland, Ohio. Following graduation from high school, he served in the U.S. Air Force from 1958-62 in communications. On October 31, 1959, he married Margaret A. Dusek at Spangdahlem AFB in Germany. Larry would later receive a BA degree from Baldwin Wallace College after years of attending night school. Larry and Margaret raised two children and celebrated nearly 62 years of marriage. Larry worked for Warren Radio in Toledo and later as a software developer for Maumee-based Aktion Associates before he retired.

On May 21, 1988, Larry was ordained as a Deacon for the Diocese of Toledo. Affectionately known as Deacon Larry, he served under numerous pastors at St. Rose Catholic Church in Perrysburg before entering retirement status.

In addition to his wife, Margaret, Larry is survived by his children, Lawrence W. (Sandra) Tiefenbach Jr., of Traverse City, Michigan, and Mary T. (Anthony) Snow of Fishers, Indiana; grandchildren, Brian Tiefenbach of California, Benjamin Tiefenbach of Michigan, Bernadette Snow of Indiana and Danielle Snow of California; sister, Karen Palinkas of Arizona, and sister-in-law, Jeanne Henderson of Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Frank D. Tiefenbach.

Larry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and valued friend to many. He enjoyed singing in choirs and could play the accordion. He especially loved his Dachshund, Heidi, who was always by his side. Larry firmly believed in obtaining a college degree and accomplished this goal in 1984. He was the kindest, gentlest man one would ever meet and will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Family and friends will be received 10 a.m. to noon, with a Funeral Mass beginning at noon, Wednesday, April 21, at St. Rose Catholic Church, 215 East Front Street, Perrysburg. Celebrant will be The Most Reverend Daniel E. Thomas, Bishop of Toledo. Committal will be in St. Rose Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials take the form of contributions to the American Lung Association. Those wishing to express a word of encouragement may do so at: marshfuneralhomes.com.