- Date Of Birth: March 28, 1934
- Date Of Death: August 6, 2017
- State: Idaho
Larry D. Schmelzel, age 83, New Plymouth, passed away at home Aug. 6, 2017. Larry was born March 28, 1934 to Marion and Dewey Schmelzel in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada.
After living in Nokomis, Saskatchewan, Canada and Kent, WA, Larry’s family moved to the farm between Fruitland and New Plymouth, ID in 1943.
At age 17, Larry purchased the farm next to the home place, with help and encouragement from his close neighbor.
Larry graduated from Fruitland High School in 1953. After high school, Larry was drafted, kicking and screaming, into the U.S. Army.
