Larry E. Mast, 71, Mendon, Michigan, died Saturday, Oct. 19, at his home, following a lengthy illness.

He was born Feb. 23, 1948, in LaGrange, Indiana, a son of Amos and Amanda (Yoder) Mast.

Larry earned his GED while serving in 1W service in Sarasota, Florida.

On Jan. 5, 1979, he married Esther J. Schwartz at Locust Grove Mennonite Church.

Larry was a lifelong farmer and member of Calvary Chapel, Sturgis, Michigan. He enjoyed traveling, playing guitar and cherished time spent with his grandchildren. He supported missions through short-term building trips and was a member of Gideon's International for more than 40 years.

Surviving are his wife, Esther Mast, Mendon, Michigan; children, Regina (Merlin) Bontrager, Middlebury, Indiana, Roxanne (Jeff) Stevens, Centreville, Michigan, Larry Daniel (Danae) Mast, Mendon, Michigan, and Emily R. Mast, Mendon, Michigan; 21 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four brothers, Merv, Maynard, Merl and Marlin Mast; and sister, Karon Graber.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Brett Bontrager.

Relatives and friends will be received from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday at Calvary Chapel, Sturgis, Michigan. Religious services will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday at Calvary Chapel, with Bishop Dana Stauffer officiating.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Gideon's International.

Arrangements are being handled by the Schipper Funeral Home, Colon, Michigan.