Larry Rothenberger 1947-2024

Larry D. Rothenberger DDS, 77, of rural Mulberry, Ind., died unexpectedly at his home on July 27, 2024.  He was born June 3, 1947 in Cooperstown, New York to William J. & Julia J. (Thompson) Rothenberger.  He married Olivia Reyes on September 5, 1998 in Frankfort and she survives.

Larry was a 1965 graduate of Frankfort High School, a 1969 graduate of Purdue University and in 1973 graduated from Loyola Dental School in Chicago. While at Purdue, he was a member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity, Purdue Glee Club and Purdue SIR. He was a dentist in Frankfort his entire career, working from 1974 until his retirement in 2021.  He was a member of the First Evangelical Presbyterian Church, where he was a past elder, a longtime choir member, on the praise team and a current trustee.  Larry was active in the Frankfort community and his memberships include, Frankfort Jaycees, Frankfort Kiwanis, Moose Lodge, Symposiarch’s, Clinton Masonic Lodge #54, past board member of the Chamber of Commerce, Purdue Club of Clinton County, John Purdue Club and served two terms as Clinton County Coroner.  Just last week at the annual Symposiarch’s Golf Outing, Larry received the Mental Attitude Award.  He proudly served his country as a Major in the U.S. Airforce Reserves for 10 years. He also held his private pilot license.  An avid Boilermaker fan and longtime football and basketball season ticket holder, he also enjoyed woodworking, singing, ballroom dancing, fly fishing, golfing, reading and photography.

Larry is survived by his wife:  Olivia Rothenberger of rural Mulberry, sons:  Brian (Maria) Noojin of Bloomington and Michael (Cheryl) Rothenberger of Carmel, daughter:  Katharine (Marc) Black of Indianapolis, sister:  Kathy McMurtrey of Battleground, 4 grandchildren:  Johnathan, Olivia, Madalyn and Griffin and 2 great-grandchildren: Zander and Nyjah.

Funeral Services:

A visitation with his family will be held from 5-7 p.m. Monday, August 5, 2024 at the First Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 352 W. Clinton St., Frankfort.  A Celebration of Life funeral services will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Kelley Kurth will officiate.  Memorial donations may be made to the First Evangelical Presbyterian Church or Purdue University Glee Club.  Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort is assisting the family.  Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com, where you may leave a condolence.

 
 
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