Larry Tussey, 73, of Liberty Indiana passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton Ohio. He was born on January 1, 1950 to the late Fred Tussey Sr. and Sylvia Elliott Tussey in Connersville, Indiana.

Larry graduated in 1969; he then went on to serve in the United States Army from 1971 to 1975, attaining the rank of Sergeant.

After Larry's service he became a automotive mechanic. Larry played a large role at The Post in Liberty. Larry's American Legion involvement began with his membership at Bernard Hurst Post 77 in Brookville, Indiana where his father, Fred served as Post Commander. In 1999 he became a member of Simon E. Snyder Post 122 of Liberty, Indiana; where he began a decade's long legacy of service to The Post and its veterans by initially holding the office of Sgt. At Arms. He would go on to become a Post Trustee for over 20 years, charged with ensuring that all real and personal property was maintained and properly accounted for. During his time at Post 122, Larry also served several commanders as an appointed member of The Post's House Committee, setting operational policy and helping oversee the day to day activities of the Post Canteen. In this role he was a staunch advocate of the Post's staff, always ensuring their voice was heard.

He will be greatly missed by his daughter Bev (Jeff) Nash; and his siblings; sisters, Angie Jayne, Rebecca (Robert) Stoff, Jenny (Tim) Denton, Adele Newhouse, Bette Jo (Brad) Taylor, Lori Tussey; and brothers, Michael Tussey, John Tussey, Fred Tussey Jr., Kenneth Tussey, Jim (Jennifer) Tussey.

His memory will be cherished forever by his grandchildren, Kristina Elmore, Lexi Nash, Tyler (Amanda) Minier, Blake Nash. Also, his great-grandchildren Cameron Wesler, Maddie Geis, Archie Bryant, and Asher Minier

Larry was preceded in death by his father, a brother, Gregory Lynn Tussey, the love of his life, Marilyn Frye, a niece, Megan Elizabeth Taylor, a nephew, Randall Lee Tussey, and his twin grandchildren Hannah and Holden Burch

A celebration of life in honor of Larry will be held at a later date. Memorial contribution in Larry's honor may be made to the American Legion Post 122 located at 4 W High Street Liberty, Indiana 47353.