Larry Dale HackettWalled LakeFormerly of St. JohnsPassed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. He was born on February 2, 1939 to the late Jack and H. Ruth (Burhans) in Lansing, MI. He graduated from St. Johns High School before proudly serving in the United States Navy. He worked for Ford Motor Company for over thirty years. He married Loretta Hardin on October 26, 1963 and after his retirement they bought a travel trailer and took off traveling. They loved traveling and wintered in Texas for the last 18 years. Larry had a way with words that was always fun to be around. He will be truly missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by a brother and sister, John and Alice Hackett. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 53 years, Loretta (Hardin) Hackett, daughters, Jennifer Hackett, Christine (Dan) Thomas; son, Steve (Jeni) Hackett; grandchildren, Dean, Doug, Samantha, and Ally; brother, Tim Hackett, two sisters Mona Smith and Gloria Palmiter, and many nieces and nephews.A funeral liturgy will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Palmer, Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Delta Chapel. Visitation will take place Friday from 1:00-3:00 & 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service Saturday. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 224. Condolences may be made at www.palmerbush.com.