Staff Sgt. Larry L. Cathcart, 61, St. Marys, died Sept. 16, 2012, at his residence.

He was born Nov. 24, 1951, in Celina, to James and Wilma Spaulding Cathcart. His mother survives in St. Marys. On Aug. 29, 1971, he married Carol L. Peterman, who also survives.

Also surviving are a brother, Steve Cathcart, Ft. Wayne, Ind., and mother-in-law, Leona Peterman, St. Marys.

Deceased are a brother, Jeff Cathcart, and father-in-law, Dale Peterman.

He graduated from St. Marys Memorial High School in 1970 and received a bachelor's degree in sociology and criminal justice from the University of Maryland.

He retired from the U.S. Air Force and then worked as a health care administrator at several area nursing homes, most recently for Trilogy Health Services Corp. in Greenville. He was a member of Hartford Christian Church in rural Spencerville.

Funeral rites are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Long & Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Robert King officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.

Calling is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to the church.

Condolences may be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.