Obituaries

Lawrence “Larry” Kujawa, age 75, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024. Born on February 1, 1949, in Toledo, OH. Larry was the cherished son of Frank and Helen (Blochowski) Kujawa.

Larry served his country with honor as an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. His professional journey included dedicated years at Champion Spark Plug and a fulfilling career at Calphalon, where he retired as a Master Scheduler.

Larry had a passion for woodworking and refurbishing furniture, creating beautiful pieces that will be cherished for generations. He loved camping and traveling, always eager for new adventures. A devoted fan of the University of Michigan, Larry’s enthusiasm for his team was well-known.

A committed member of his community, Larry was a Master Mason with Wauseon Masonic Lodge #349 F & AM, and an active participant in Eastern Star Chapter Yondota #317 and Bryan Chapter #248. He also served as a driver for Zenobia Road Runners, helping transport children to Shriner’s hospitals in Chicago, IL and Erie, PA.

During the holidays every year Larry enjoyed playing Santa Clause for Christmas parties at Calphalon and the Masonic Lodges.

Larry was a man who had many friends, known for his warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to those he loved. His legacy of service, craftsmanship, and friendship will be remembered by all who knew him.

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Marsha (Gillen) Kujawa; children, Michelle Shrewsberry, Jennifer (Patrick) Wright, and Benjamin (Kara) Gillen; grandchildren, Kayla Lathrop, Zachary Shrewsberry, Brady Morrill, and Liam Gillen; bonus son, Chris King; brother, John Kujawa, sisters-in-law, Wanda Kujawa, Joan Kujawa, Phyllis Kujawa, and Joan (Tim) Suska; and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Romaine, Rita, and Barbara Kujawa; brothers, Joseph, Ronald, James, and Raymond Kujawa; son-in-law, Kraig Shrewsberry; bonus daughter, Nicole King; mother-in-law, Virginia Long; in-laws, Lawrence (June) Long and William (Sharon) Pfeiffer.

Family and friends may visit on November 11, 2024, from 10-11 am at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 w. Sylvania Ave. A memorial service will be held to honor Larry’s life starting at 11 am and concluding with military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Zenobia Road Runners, Wauseon Masonic Lodge #349 or Flag City Honor Flight Inc.