Laurence C. Klein, 78, of Perrysburg, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021, at McLaren St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born June 6, 1942, in Streator, Illinois, to Carl and Virginia (Kilby) Klein. He married the love of his life, Elizabeth Ann Arrigo, on November 11, 1967, and they shared 54 years together.

For 10 years, he proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy. Five of those years, he spent aboard submarines, the most notable being the Nautilus, the first nuclear submarine. In 2016, he celebrated 50 years being qualified on submarines and became a member of the prestigious Holland Club. He also was an active member of the Toledo Submarine base.

Larry and his family lived in Las Vegas for many years, where he worked as a super-intendent in construction. But his passion was building and fixing things, most which was learned by watching and helping his dad. Larry was the one who could repair, rebuild or create anything. When something was broken, we would “put it on the bench.” Anything that was put on that bench, he was able to fix.

Larry will be remembered for his great sense of humor and love for his family. Larry loved his life and nothing made him happier than spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Liz; daughter, Kimberly Rogers; grandchildren, Jacob, Emily and Megan Rogers; sister, Gretchen (Gary) Katrein; sister-in-law, Rosemary (John) McDonnell, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gerald.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at St. Luke’s ICU for the wonderful care that was given to Larry, especially Dr. Veronica Rosenburg for her care and kind words during a very difficult time.

Services for Larry will be held in the spring. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Witzler-Shank Walker Funeral Home, Perrysburg (419-874-3133). Condolences may be made online to the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com.