Larry J. Rule

October 25, 2024

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Larry J. Rule, 81, of Michigantown, passed away October 25, 2024 at Homewood Health Campus, Lebanon, Indiana.  He was born December 11, 1942 in Frankfort to R. Glenn & Joyce (Jaynes) Rule.  He married Judy Higer on October 9, 1966 in Frankfort and together they made many happy memories and enjoyed traveling the world together.

Larry was a 1960 graduate of Clinton Central High School.  He was a four-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force.  Larry retired from Farm Bureau Insurance after serving clients for 23 years.

Larry’s passion was raising purebred Hampshire Swine, which his son and grandsons continue to do today.  He was an avid supporter of FFA, 4-H and coached Little League Baseball.  Larry was very community minded and tried hard to make a difference.  He served on numerous boards including Michigantown Town Board, Clinton County Pork Producers, Hoosier Hampshire Breeders, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary and Frankfort Country Club.  Larry loved playing golf with the Duffers and the Forest Travel League.  He enjoyed his coffee buddies at the Michigantown Mara Mart.  He was a member of the St. Matthew United Methodist Church in Frankfort.

Visitation and Services

Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Monday, October 28, 2024 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Whiteman Cemetery, Michigantown, Ind. Memorial donations may be made to the Larry Rule Memorial, c/o Goodwin Funeral Home to benefit 4-H and/or FFA.

Survived by:

He is survived by his wife, Judy, son Joe (Jannine) Rule of Michigantown, daughter Carrie (J.B.) Barnett of Frankfort, grandsons Brock Rule, Kaleb (Kasey) Rule of Michigantown, Kyle and Kody Pickard of Frankfort, and great granddaughter, Ava Rule, step grandchildren, Kelli (Sonny) McElfresh of Kokomo, Cory (Taylor) Barnett of Noblesville and step great granddaughter, Finley McElfresh. He is also survived by his brother Jan (Jessica) Rule and a niece, Erin (LaMar) Miller all of Kansas City, MO.

Preceded by:

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, niece, Tara Sprinkle and in-laws, Martin & Reva Higer.

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21 Condolences for “Larry J. Rule”

  1. Keith Gephart October 25, 2024 at 4:34 pm

    I’ll miss you, you old fart. Loved having those long conversations with you and loved your family. RIP Larry, you’ll never be forgotten.

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  2. Amy Brant-Paris October 25, 2024 at 5:15 pm

    Judy and family,
    I’m so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. My thought and prayers are with you.

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  3. Scott and Amy Mennen October 25, 2024 at 5:19 pm

    Judy and family…I have a heavy heart for all of you! I know this has been a difficult journey. Larry was a big part of all of our lives and will be missed by so many for his big heart and bigger personality!

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  4. Courtney Sheets October 25, 2024 at 5:53 pm

    Sending you comfort and strength to ease you through this time of grief and loss. Larry will be remembered fondly by me and all that knew him.

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  5. Elaine Nesiuse October 25, 2024 at 6:06 pm

    Oh, Judy I’m so sorry. You were a wonderful couple with a lot of happy moments to remember. You should rejoice with the life you shared.
    Elaine Nesius

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  6. Mike Hensley October 25, 2024 at 6:50 pm

    Judy, Joe, Carrie,
    So sorry to hear the passing of Larry. We used to have some in depth conversations at the coffee shop. He was a good friend. Prayers for you all.

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  7. Mike Bowen October 25, 2024 at 6:56 pm

    Judy I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Larry. I so enjoyed the conversations I had with you & Larry. I was glad to see you all at dad’s passing! I am living in an assisted living place 1 mile from my daughter and 3 grandkids in Virginia. I am so sorry I can not attend visitation but will keep you & Larry in my thoughts & prayers. From what mom said I owe my life to you!

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  8. Jan October 25, 2024 at 8:01 pm

    Judy and family so very sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. So sorry I will not be here for his service. Please know how much we enjoyed our fun times together here and in Fort Myers FL. Larry loved life, friends, family and Clinton County. He will be missed. Again Judy my thoughts and prayers go out to you. Love, Jan

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  9. Sandy Glover October 26, 2024 at 8:09 am

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. my prayers are with the family.

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  10. Steven Watkins October 26, 2024 at 9:05 am

    Judy and family. My prayers and condolences in Larry’s passing. Thanks to him I became a Hampshire fan and hog farmer.
    Appreciate working for him as my first real job.
    Thanks for the memories.

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  11. Richard and Marilyn Clouse October 26, 2024 at 11:28 am

    Judy and family
    Sorry to hear of Larry passing! It is tough journey. May God be with all of you, Joe Carrie and families!

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  12. Phyllis Hoyer October 26, 2024 at 8:08 pm

    Judy, I am so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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  13. Mark and Laura Humrickhouse October 26, 2024 at 10:28 pm

    Judy and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Larry was a part of so many things that touched our lives growing up in this community! He will be truly missed.

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  14. Tobe Leazenby October 27, 2024 at 2:42 pm

    Judy, Joe, and Carrie,

    Our thoughts and prayers for you during this time and the days moving forward. So many happy memories of Larry’s involvement in the Michigantown area and the Clinton County 4-H Fairs!
    May God Bless and Keep you.

    Sara & Tobe Leazenby
    Delphi

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  15. Brenda Click Stevens October 27, 2024 at 5:09 pm

    Judy, Carrie and family. So saddened to learn of Larry’s passing. Hold dear the memories of happy times and places. May God grant all of you peace and comfort as you navigate through this difficult time.

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  16. Sue Myers October 27, 2024 at 5:35 pm

    So very very sorry about Larry. I always enjoyed talking with him. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family at this time.
    May God bring special blessings during this time.
    Susie and Kenny Myers

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  17. Dick and Janet Gray October 28, 2024 at 9:51 am

    Judy and Family,

    Sorry to hear of Larry passing. We had some good times with you and Larry.

    Dick and Janet Gray

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  18. Patrick Hickner October 28, 2024 at 2:31 pm

    Joe and family – I offer each of you my condolences on the passing of your father, Larry. I did not meet your father; however, I am positive he was an enormous, positive influence on each of you. I am sure he will be missed. Remember him as often as you can.

    Know that my prayers and thoughts are with your family.

    In Peace and Comfort,

    Pat Hickner

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  19. Jon Gallipo October 28, 2024 at 7:20 pm

    Judy, so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. Will forever remember the conversations we had around your breakfast table. Talked about everything except insurance!! He will be missed by your community & everyone who knew him. Our deepest sympathy!
    Jon & Phyllis Gallipo

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  20. Larry & Pat Newton October 28, 2024 at 8:23 pm

    Larry & Larry became friends when they were in school and FFA together at Michigantown. When Newton was FFA President, Rule was FFA Greenhand. They went to the Kansas City FFA Convention and Rule couldn’t eat all of his steak so Newton gladly helped him! They remained friends through the years and were Maramart coffee buddies. Remember the good times. We’ll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

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  21. Tracy Mann October 29, 2024 at 6:28 pm

    Carrie sorry to hear about dad’s passing. We had few talks and laughs at the gas station when I saw him up there. Prayers for your family

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