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19, 1944 - Jan. 24, 2010SOUTH BEND - Larry K. Ditsler, 65, passed away at 6:08 AM Sunday morning in Ironwood Health & Rehab. He was born on May 19, 1944, in Cadillac, MI, to the late Rosella H. (Longley) and Harry R. Ditsler. Larry moved to South Bend with his family in 1950 and remained here the rest of his life. He attended Logan Center School and worked in the Logan Workshop Program. He is survived by his three older brothers, Robert G. (Linda) Ditsler of South Bend, Gene L. (Marjorie) Ditsler of Warsaw, OH, and William H. (Linda) Ditsler of Tucson, AZ. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Larry was a 55-plus-year member of First Christian Church and his beloved Sunday School Class known as "The Fellowship Club." He loved to read and watch his favorite television shows on WSBT-TV. Going to town on the bus was a daily ritual that he enjoyed, rain or shine. His favorite love was Notre Dame football. Larry always claimed to be "Irish" in their honor. There will be no funeral. A church memorial service will be celebrated at a later date. McGann Hay, University Chapel is handing the cremation arrangements. To send condolences to the family log on to www.McGannHay.com.