Eldon Larry “Buzz” Anglin, 79, of Brookston, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 5:00p.m., Friday, August 22, 2025, at IU Arnett Hospital of Lafayette.

  Larry was born November 19, 1945, in Everett, Washington to the late Edmund and Wanda (Phelps) Anglin.  He was a 1964 graduate of Bremen High School where he was a star basketball player for the Bremen Lions; for 30 years, Larry held the record for most points scored during a high school career.  

  Larry proudly served as an Aviation Ordinance E5 Petty Officer 2nd Class (AO2) during the Vietnam War, serving from September 2, 1965, until his honorable discharge August 29, 1969, when he transitioned into the US Navy Reserves until September 1, 1971.  In 1973 Larry continued to serve in the Indiana Army National Guard.  

  His marriage of 41 years was to Joann L. (Thompson) Moren on April 7, 1984, in the East United Methodist Church of Mishawaka.  

  Larry retired as Plant Manager for Ristance Wire in Bremen after 30 years.  He and his wife, Joann would eventually move to Brookston, Indiana to be close to their family.  While in Brookston, the couple enjoyed attending the Federated Church.  

  Larry loved attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, especially the basketball games; he was so proud of them and all their athletic achievements.  Larry enjoyed spending time with his friends, often affectionately giving them nicknames.  He also enjoyed fishing and an occasional lottery ticket.

  Surviving with his wife, Joann are his children, Robin Anglin Quintanilla of Mishawaka, IN, Jon (Patty) Anglin of Plymouth, IN, Kerry (Ethan) Rightley of New Palestine, IN and Kim (Jon) Thompson of Brookston; a sister, Georgia (Ray) Donlinka of Daytona Beach, FL and a brother, Frank (Kris) Anglin of Bremen, IN.  Above all, Larry loved spending time with his grandchildren, Liam Quintanilla, Santana Quintanilla, Declan Quintanilla, Tristan Quintanilla, Jada Anglin, Bella Anglin, Ava Anglin, Jaret (Courtney) Rightley, Justin Rightley, Trent Thompson, Lexi Thompson, Tori Thompson and Brooke Thompson.  

  Preceding him in death with his parents, Edmund and Wanda are two sisters, Juanita (John) Murphy and Carolyn Kay Hagen and a son-in-law, Alex Quintanilla.

  Friends may call from 1p.m. until the time of memorial service with military rites at 3p.m. Friday, August 29, 2025, at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston, Rev. Dave Doles and Rev. Dr. Lelan D. McReynolds to officiate.

  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lafayette Central Catholic Girls Basketball (2410 S. 9th St.  Lafayette, IN  47909).

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