Larry Wayne Tate

LARRY WAYNE TATE, 67, of Sidney passed away Monday, April 17, 2023 at 4:39 AM at Shelby Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born on October 25, 1955 in Sidney, Ohio, the son of the late Ora and Mary (Click) Tate. Larry was preceded in death by longtime companion, Rebecca Bernardi March 13, 2023.

He is survived by three sisters, Leota (Jim) Muhlenkamp, Debbie Hicks and Carol (Don) Hopkins all of Sidney; brother, Willard (Bonnie) Tate of Brimfield and three brother in laws, David Schmidt of Akron, Henry Jackson and Leon Calhoun both of Sidney. Also surviving is a special niece, Staci Hicks Starliper, his special care giver; numerous nieces and nephews and Becky Bernardi’s children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Larry was preceded in death by seven siblings, Bessie Jackson, Wanda Tate, Roy Tate, Ann Schmidt, Mary Sue Calhoun, Ernie Tate and Melinda Tate and two brothers in laws, Jerry Knepper and Virgil Hicks.

Mr. Tate retired from Mechanical Galv Plating working as a Laborer. Larry was a graduate from Sidney High School. He was an avid NASCAR fan. Larry was a member of The Salvation Army in Sidney.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday April 20, 2023 at 11 AM at Cromes-Edwards Funeral Home 302 S. Main Ave Sidney with Larry’s brother retired Salvation Army officer Willard Tate officiating. Burial will be at Cedar Point Cemetery in Pasco, Ohio at the family’s convenience. Friends may visit from 10 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army in Larry’s memory. Condolences may be expressed to the Tate family at our website, www.cromesfh.com

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