Larry Lee Stilwell, 77, of Mitchell, Indiana passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016, at his residence. He enjoyed life in spite of coping with Parkinson’s disease for 35 years.

Born Feb. 18, 1939, in Olney, Ill., he was the son of James Aubrey and Opal Grace (Thompson) Stilwell. He married Mary Alice Poland June 2, 1973.

Larry retired with 30 years of service in Crawford County schools as a music teacher and band director. He graduated from East Richland High School in 1957, and Indiana University in 1963 with a Bachelor of Music Education degree. Larry received a Master of Music degree in 1966 from the American Conservatory of Music.

He enjoyed the Lawrence County Checker Club, and playing the piano and harmonica. Larry was a member of the Bedford Free Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Alice Stilwell of Mitchell; daughters, Jennifer Lynn (David) Wiese of Indianapolis, Christa Lee (Matthew) Main of Paoli, and Shelly Kay (Matthew) Fish of Bedford; grandchildren, Brooke, Jackson, Lindsey and Andrew Wiese of Indianapolis, Josiah and Samuel Main of Paoli, and Alaina Fish of Bedford; and brother, James H. “Jim” (Linda) Stilwell of Mesa, Ariz.

His parents preceded him in death.

Funeral service in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with the Rev. John Lane and the Rev. Mike Courtney officiating. Graveside service at Mitchell Cemetery.

Published in Times-Mail, The (Bedford, IN) – Tuesday, July 26, 2016