Lawrence Blessing Obituary

Lawrence R. Blessing "Larry" passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio surrounded by family in his final hours. Larry fell to a long, hard fought battle with myelofibrosis and leukemia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Margaret Blessing and his brother and sister-in law James and Paula Blessing.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Mary Blessing (Obermeyer), daughter Lisa (David) Rutherford, and son Craig (Tina) Blessing. Larry had six grandchildren: Jason, Abby, and Zach Rutherford; Audriana, Collin and Connor Blessing. He is also survived by 5 loving sisters Kathleen (Michael) Snyder, Sonnie (Jim) Richmond, Mary (Ken) Foster, Reene (Tom) Jones, Phyllis (Tim) Wood.
Larry was born on February 15, 1949, in Cincinnati, Ohio to a large Catholic family. He is a graduate of Reading H.S. where he excelled at cross country. After high school he devoted his professional career as a project manager in multiple construction companies building major industrial projects throughout the tri-state area. This served him well proving to be the handyman of the family. He was always in demand with his precision and attention to detail on all projects that he tackled for family and friends providing expert craftsmanship as well as having a fun time with family while performing these tasks. He was always willing to help no matter how big or small the job was for his family.
At his core, he was a family man and would set his priorities aside to do what was needed of him. Larry's heart and love for his family knew no bounds. He was always there to listen, give advice, and provide a well needed laugh. In his later years he loved spending time with his grandchildren, splitting time between Ohio and Florida attending countless sporting, school and dancing events always with a smile on his face and cheering on each of the grandchildren.
Larry was a lover of cruises, traveling and the beach. He could spend countless hours sitting in the sand with the sun on him listening to Jimmy Buffett as his kids and grandkids played all around him. He was the vacation planner of the family ensuring every detail of the trip was planned from the pressure in the tires through where we were going to eat at that vacation spot. He was always the life of the party, he loved to socialize, laugh and ensured that everyone was having a good time. He was an avid golfer who spent Sundays on the course always working to perfect his game. His love of golf led him to travel to multiple courses throughout the country aiming to play at the best course possible.
Larry was dearly loved by all his family and friends. He was a once in a lifetime type of husband, father, papaw and friend. He will be missed tremendously and will live on in our hearts forever.
As a follower of faith and to abide to his wishes, visitation will be held at 9-11:00 a.m. on Thursday March 6, 2025, at St. Mary's Church in Hyde Park, immediately followed by a Catholic Mass at 11:00 a.m. in the church. He will be laid to rest at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: Wounded Warrior Project or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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