Larry Kochheiser, longtime banker and community pillar, dies at 85

Larry C. Kochheiser, 85, died peacefully at home after a courageous cancer battle. He built a 44-year banking career, culminating as Vice President of KeyBank in Mansfield, after starting as a teller at First National Bank in Shiloh. Married to Susan Price in 2002, he and his wife were devoted to rescuing dogs through Friends of Richland County Dogs. A faithful Berean Baptist Church member, he also belonged to the Iron Will Tractor Club, Sons of the American Legion, and Gold Wing Motorcycle Chapter B, and enjoyed farming, restoring John Deere tractors, and flying his private pilot’s license. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many relatives. Visitation is March 5, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Snyder Funeral Home, with funeral service on March 6, 2026, at 11:00 am; burial will follow in Bellville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Berean Men’s Bible Study or Friends of the Richland County Dogs.