Larry Hanni Celebration of Life

Larry B Hanni (88), of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on 
June 19th at his home.

Larry was born in Geneva, IN to Menno and Sylvia Hanni on May 8, 1936. He graduated from Geneva High School in 1954. He married Marilyn Baker on August 2, 1956 in Elkhart, IN. He graduated from Indiana Central College (University of Indianapolis) in 1958, and completed his Masters degree at Indiana University. Larry worked as a teacher, coach, athletic director and administrator for Franklin Township Schools and Lawrence Township Schools for 50 years. He served as a NFL timer for the Indianapolis Colts for 32 years, timing Super Bowl XLVI in 2012. Larry was named National High School Athletic Director of the Year in 1979, and he received the Sagamore of the Wabash and the Key to the City of Indianapolis in 1980. Larry was inducted into the University of Indianapolis Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003 and the Franklin Township Wall of Fame in 2019. He was a long-time member of Southminster Presbyterian Church where he served faithfully as an elder for many years.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert B. Hanni, sister Phyllis Armstrong Cress, niece Beth Armstrong, nephews Dave Armstrong, Bob Hanni, Cary Hanni and Kevin Hanni.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marilyn Hanni, sons Jeff (Carrie) Hanni and Brad (Lisa) Hanni, 5 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, June 29th in the Robert L Mason Auditorium at Franklin Central High School. Casual sports themed attire is requested.

Interment will be at a later date at West Lawn Cemetery in Geneva, IN.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Hanni Family Scholarship at the University of Indianapolis.