Larry L. Bickel age 81, of rural Portland passed away on Monday October 7, 2024 at his residence.  Born in Portland on July 30, 1943 he was the son of Marvin and Elsie (Worth) Bickel.  He was married on August 2, 1964 to Marilyn Flory and she passed away on January 15, 2016.  Larry was retired from Teledyne Portland Forge as a hammer operator.  He was a Poling High School graduate, member of VFW in Fort Recovery, Portland Eagles Lodge, American Legion and IOOF.

Surviving are one son Kent Bickel (wife Samantha) of Portland, two daughters Tane Beckman (husband Steve) of Hoagland and Danielle Bickel (husband Lee Lawson) of Portland, two brothers Don Bickel (wife Donna) of Ridgeville and Lester Bickel (wife Julia) of Warren, two sisters Marilyn Boyce (husband Don) of Geneva and Marjorie Johnson of Portland, Seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren

Funeral services will be Friday October 11th at 2:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Jason Rice presiding.  Burial will follow in the Salamonia Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday from 2:00 – 7:00 PM.  Memorials can be made to the Jay County Humane Society.

Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com