Larry Allen Handshoe

Larry Allen Handshoe, 59 of Rome City, Indiana entered eternal rest on March 19, 2026 after courageously winning his battle with cancer at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  He was surrounded by family and dear friends.

He was born on August 20, 1966 in Garrett to Kelly and Betty Jo (Collins) Handshoe.       

Larry was a devoted husband, father and Papaw.  Larry met the love of his life at the young age of 20, and on August 15, 1998 in St. Joe, Indiana, he married Kimberly Cobler.  She was his soul mate and she meant the world to him.  She truly was his best friend. 

He started the Handshoe Flea Market and Salvage in 1998 out of his garage and along with his family, he has grown it into what it is today.  Larry was best known in the community for his pure hearted love for others.  His family was the center of his world.  He was also known for a local toy drive that he started in 2014 to help children at need during the Holidays.  In 2021, Larry was named as one of Wane 15’s Hoosier Heroes, which was well deserved.    

Survivors include:

His wife of 28 years, Kimberly Handshoe of Rome City.

Daughter, JoOnna Cobler of Rome City.

Daughter and son-in-law, Kassandra and Eldin Handshoe-Lovely.

Four grandchildren, Aden Lovely, Miley Lovely, Viviannah Brooks and Nolan Lovely.

Sister and brother-in-law, Shelia and Steve Leins of Corunna.

Brother and sister-in-law, Kelly Jo and Geraldine Newsome of Wolcottville.

Brother and sister-in-law, Ricky and Necie Handshoe of Rome City.

Sister and brother-in-law, Diana and Danny Kirkpatrick-Ramey of Rome City.

Brother, Scott Handshoe of Pikeville, Kentucky.

Father-in-law, John Cobler of Angola.

Sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Michelle and Gabe Krause of Rome City.

Sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Cindy and Derek North of Angola.

Sister-in-law, JoAnn Hinchman of St. Joe.

Many nieces, nephews and other extended family members as well as some very special friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Bo Handshoe; two mothers-in-law, Betty Jo Klug and Ondalee Cobler and other family members and dear friends. 

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at the Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 South Center Street in Auburn.  Additional visitation will be held an hour prior to the service on Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the funeral home.

Burial will take place at the Orange Cemetery, Rome City.

Memorial donations may be made in memory of Larry to the Feller and Clark Funeral Home to help the Handshoe Family with final expenses. 

Condolences may be sent to the family at fellerandclark.com and on our Facebook page at Feller and Clark Funeral Home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Feller and Clark Funeral Home in Auburn.

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