Larry Dale North, 63, of Brookston, died at 1:30 a.m. May 19, 2010 at his residence. He had been in failing health since 2007. He was born on March 9, 1947 in Lafayette to the late Ernie Dale and Millie (Servis) North. He was a 1965 graduate of Brookston High School. He attended Indiana State University and graduated from Purdue University with distinction with a degree in Supervision. He was honorably discharged from the United States Navy where he served in Vietnam as a Radarman. His marriage was to Joy Brooke on October 14, 1967 in Brookston. She survives. He was a member of the Brookston Federated Church. Mr. North worked as Superintendent of Extrusion at Alcoa for 19 years, Easco/Indalex Aluminum as Plant Manager and Vice President of Health and Safety for 6 years, and currently at Bonnell Manufacturing in Kentland as Operations Manager. He was an avid photographer, enjoyed woodworking, golf, traveling, taking care of his yard and pool, and spending time with his family. Surviving with his wife are his daughters, Tiffany Dahnke (husband: Shane) of Brookston and Vanessa Sweeney (husband: Andrew) of Atlanta, Georgia; sisters, Evelyn Leming (husband: Don) of Lafayette, Shirley Mills (husband: Jim) of Wolcott, Lana Lewis (husband: Bob) of St. Louis, Missouri; and a brother, Terry North of Brookston. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Dawson, Delainey, and Caymyn- Caroline Dahnke. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 21, 2010 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010; Rev. Dr. Lelan D. McReynolds to officiate. Private interment to occur at a later date. The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to the Larry North Memorial Fund to benefit the Brookston community.