Larry Carnahan

ONSTED- Larry Carnahan, 87 of Onsted (Sand Lake) passed peacefully in his home with his family by his side on April 26, 2024. He was born April 3, 1937, in Adrian, son of Dayle and Geraldine (Burnor) Carnahan. Larry graduated in 1955 from Adrian High School. He then went on to Michigan State University for a short course, College of Agriculture. Larry met his future wife, Sonnie, at a dance hall in Seneca. On April 19, 1959, he married Sondra (Wild) Carnahan at the First Presbyterian Church in Adrian. She survives him to cherish 65 years of memories and a life-time of dancing together. They were blessed with three children, Shawn, Renee and Kim. In his early days, besides being a farm hand, picking corn by hand and mowing lawns, Larry was employed at Bridgeport Brass and then Industrial Electric. He retired from Citizens Gas Fuel Company after 34 years of service. He was proud to be a part of this company and enjoyed the people he worked with. After retiring he and Sonnie moved to Sand Lake and renovated his grandmother’s cottage to become their “forever home.” This quickly became the gathering place for family and friends to celebrate holidays, special occasions or simply relax and enjoy the lake. In 2026, this cottage will be in the family for 100 years! Larry attended West Adrian Community Church. He was a lifetime member of the Moose Club #1034 in Adrian. He loved flowers and landscaping, and his lawns were always meticulously maintained. He loved all animals, especially cats and dogs and always had treats in the garage for those walking by with their pets. He was a collector of O27 gauge trains and had a special train room to house his massive display. This was complete with multiple train tracks, mountains and several small towns along its tracks. In addition to his wife, Sonnie, he is survived by his son Shawn (Rose) Carnahan, daughters, Renee (Paul) Stewart and Kim (Mel) Herbert; grandchildren, Amy Dull, Kellie Berger, James Stewart, Elizabeth Bell, Cody Herbert, Shawna Herbert, and eleven great grandchildren. Larry was preceded in death by his parents Dayle and Geraldine (Burnor) Carnahan and sister, Diane Branch. A memorial visitation will take place on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian. Larry’s memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Melany Chalker officiating. We invite you to honor him with blooms of any kind, or memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee, Lenawee Humane Society or West Adrian Community Church. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com

Larry Carnahan

April 3, 1937 - April 26, 2024