Larry Dean Dailey, 81, of LaFontaine, passed away at 5:13 p.m. on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on October 31, 1943, in Marion, Indiana to Amos and Gertrude (Ross) Dailey.
Larry was a 1962 graduate of LaFontaine High School. He served in the United States Army as a Sargent from 1963 to 1967. Larry married Janet Traver on February 10, 1968. He received his Journeyman’s certification as a Union Pipefitter. Larry worked for various companies then started working for Chrysler in 1991, then retiring in 2007. He served on the LaFontaine Volunteer Fire Department from 1978 to 1989. Larry held a membership at LaFontaine United Methodist Church and also held a membership with the LaFontaine I.O.O.F. Lodge #862. He enjoyed watching professional sports. woodworking, and helping family with various projects and tasks. Most of all Larry loved spending time with his family.
Larry is survived by his wife, Janet Dailey of LaFontaine, Indiana; one daughter, Angela (Dailey) Underwood of LaFontaine, Indiana; one daughter-in-law, Anna Dailey of Wabash, Indiana; six grandchildren, Devon Dailey, Sierra Dailey, Kevin Dailey, Katlyn Dailey, Madison (Dalton) Peacock, Nathan Dailey; one great-grandson, Tyler Sumner; one sister, Donna Dillon of Wabash, Indiana; two brother-in-laws, John (Theresa) Traver of Lafayette, Indiana and Jeff (Abby) Traver of Wabash, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sons, Keith Dailey, who passed away on March 21, 2024, and Chad Dailey, who passed away on August 19, 2017.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Susan Shambaugh officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontaine I.O.O.F Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.
Visitation for friends and family will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials can be made to LaFontaine United Methodist Church 2 West Kendall Street LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.
McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Larry Dean Dailey’s final arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com
