Larry Shiera, Virginia Beach, VA

Larry W. Shiera, 79, of Virginia Beach, passed away on May 30, 2023, surrounded by his entire family. Larry was born on July 29, 1943, in Marion, Ohio to the late Henry and Anne Shiera. Larry served his country in the U.S. Navy and later Civil Services and became a Sheet Metal Specialist for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for thirty plus years.

He is survived by his loving wife Connie, who is also his best friend and partner in crime for 57 beautiful years- where Dad went, Mom went too. Four Children: Donald Shiera of Virginia Beach, Carolyn Baxter and her partner Bruce of Virginia Beach; Darrell Shiera and his wife Joyce of Durham, North Carolina and Cathie Archer and her partner Matt of Virginia Beach; Six Grandchildren: April (Darrell), Aaron (Alana) Amy (Cody), Tiffany, Ryan (Rebecca) and Kristina (partner Max). Eight Great Grandchildren and One Great Great Grandchild- Dad adored his grandchildren and always said if he could have started with grandchildren, he would have!

Larry was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3204; he held the office of the local Aerie President, and he recently received his fifty-year membership pin. He was member of the Tidewater Turners for thirty-three years. He was instrumental in forming the club. He provided demonstrations at clubs throughout Virginia including the Virginia Symposium and participated in many public demonstrations. He and Connie welcomed many big-name demonstrators to their home after meetings.