Age 57, loving husband, brother, and uncle passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. He was born on January 23, 1951 in Ionia the son of Emmett and Anita (Chandler) Roche. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, June Margaret Fockler. Surviving are his wife of 28 years, Jessica M. Roche; siblings, Robert E. Roche of Florida, Vivian (Karl) Halther of Ionia, and Nancy (Harold) Steffes-Glasslee of Grayling; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bridget (Deano) Strickling of Ionia, Joseph (Rosie) Hufnagel of Ionia, and Ann (Jim Briggs) Bath of Newport Beach, CA; aunt, Margaret Swainston of Lyons; many beloved nieces and nephews. Per Larry's wishes, there will be no services. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Safe Haven Humane Society, 330 Fourth St., Ionia, MI 48846 in memory of Larry C. Roche. Arrangements are entrusted to the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Ionia. Online condolences may be made at www.schraubenlehman.com