Larry Jay Hissem Sr

Larry Jay Hissem Sr., 66, of Mount Pleasant passed away Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013, at home. Born March 20, 1947, in Latrobe, he was a son of Laura Piper Cole and the late Merle W. Hissem. Retired from Latrobe Brewing Co. with 28 years service as a bottler, he was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Latrobe. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Nila Maxine Upholster, and a brother, Randy Neil Hissem. Besides his mother, Laura Piper Cole, he is survived by his wife, Mary K. Nolan Hissem; two sons, Larry Hissem Jr. of Latrobe and Shane D. Hissem of Mount Pleasant; six grandchildren, Brad R., Nick T., Kennadie L., Eve M., Carissa M. and Claire I. Hissem; six brothers, Merle W. Hissem, Dennis Hissem, Charles Hissem, Richard Hissem, Jeffery Hissem and David Hissem, and four sisters, Peggy Hildenbrand, Cynthia Berry, Diana Hissem and Dorothy Quinn. There will be no public visitation. A graveside funeral service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at Unity Cemetery, Unity Township, with Pastor Jeffrey L. Schock officiating. Burial will be in Unity Cemetery. To send condolences, please visit www.FrederickFuneralHome.com.