Born on Nov. 6, 1946, in Wauseon, Ohio, Larry was the son of Robert and Meredith (George) Herrick. A passionate supporter of Ohio State athletics throughout his life, Larry himself was a multi-sport athlete at Illinois College, playing football and baseball. After college, Larry returned to his Ohio roots and laid the groundwork for his professional and personal legacy. His legacy lives on through his children: his son Scott (Joy) Herrick; his daughter Andrea Herrick (Matt Morrin) and his daughter Alison (Scott) Thompson. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Meredith Herrick, his son, Mark Herrick, and brother-in-law, Donald Kaczmarek.