Lawrence "Larry" Michael Tomczak

"Mr. Versatility" 

"Polish Prince"

Lawrence "Larry," age 82, passed away at home Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 14, 1943, in Toledo Ohio to Roman and Helen (Sagan) Tomczak Zglinski and stepfather Adam Zglinski, Larry was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Parish and a former parishioner of St. Jude Parish, Toledo. 

Larry married Dyan K. (Penny) Clendenin on February 24, 1968, the love of his life of 57 years. He is survived by his loving wife Dyan K (Penny), his daughter Aletha (William) Starcher, son Damian Tomczak, sister Pam Baumia, sister-in-law Tina (James) Bodnar, brother-in-law Scott (Susan) Clendenin and Godchild Shelly Mutchler, also many nieces, nephews and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Rita Kelley, brother-in-law James Baumia, Jan and Linda Clendenin, nephew Chad Clendenin, and Uncle Erv Wisniewski. He was a devoted husband, wonderful dad, family man, and friend to all. 

A graduate of Central Catholic High School in 1961 and an Alumnus of the University of Toledo earning a Bachelor's in Business. He was an independent Agent for Mass Mutual Life Insurance and Investment Company for 42 years. If you knew Larry or even if you didn't, he would make sure you received one of his "purple pens"! He retired in February 2024. 

A member of P.R.U.C.A, Toledo Reginal Chamber of Commerce, Toastmasters International, winner of several speech contests, Toledo Association of Life Underwriters, National Speakers Association, International Association for Financial Planning, Toledo Estate Planning Council, TBIRC Center, Ohio State Jaycees, Rockwell Springs Trout Club, T.D.M. Organization, Northwest Ohio Gerontological Association, Society of Financial Services of Professionals, and I am sure many more. 

Visitation will be held Friday, February 7th, from 10 am to 11 am at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church on Heatherdowns Road in Toledo, with a mass following at 11 am. A Celebration of Life will follow at the church. A private burial will be held at a later date.