Larry Arthur Diederich 75, of North Ridgeville unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on Monday September 8, 2014. He was born February 25, 1939 in Elyria. Larry was a 1957 Elyria High School graduate, an retired as a machinist 1997 from GM Fisher Body following thirty four years of service. He was a direct descendent of the founders of Huntington Township. Larry was a member of the Lorain County Genealogical Society, Lorain county Historical Society, and the Elyria United Polish Club. He cherished spending time with his grandchildren, hosting Fourth of July parties. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, watching football, Cleveland Indians, and coaching LaPorte Girls Hot Stove softball. Survivors include his wife of thirty years; Sally A. (nee: Simo), two daughters; Amy L. Zimmerman of SC, Stacey L. Mayer (Ron) of Vermilion, a son; Brian J. Diederich (Sharon) of SC, additional survivors include eleven grandchildren, a sister; Kathy Gemmel (Les) a brother; Allen (Sylvia) of Oviedo, FL. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; Carl and Olive (nee: Leimbach) Diederich, a sister; Marlene Messaros, and a brother; Don Diederich. Funeral Services are 1:00 PM Friday September 12, 2014 at The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57) Elyria (440)322-4626 where the family will receive friends from 11:00 AM Friday until time of services at 1:00 PM. Rev. Dave Timm will officiate. Burial will be at Brookdale Cemetery in Elyria. Online condolences can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: 1:00 PM Friday September 12, 2014 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio Visitation: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Friday September 12, 2014 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio