Dr. Lawrence J. Gfell

NORWALK—Dr. Lawrence J. Gfell, 81, of Norwalk, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Fisher-Titus Medical Center.He was born March 19, 1935, in Norwalk, to the late Russell T. and Myrtle L. (Myers) Gfell, and was a lifelong area resident.Larry was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, and was a 1953 graduate of Norwalk High School. He was the former owner of Fairview Animal Hospital in Norwalk, and was also the former owner of the Commercial House Restaurant in Monroeville.He is survived by his wife, Nancy L. (Rice) Gfell of Norwalk; children; grandchildren and and great-grandchildren; sisters, Marjorie and David Hofheinz, and Mary Lou and Joseph Viviano; and brother-in-law, Jim Buderer.Larry was preceded in death by his parents; Stephen Betschman and David Roberts; and sister, Joyce Buderer.There will be no visitation. Services were held earlier.Memorial contributions may be made to the Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1900 Coffey Road, Columbus, OH 43210; St. Mary Catholic Church; or to the Huron County Humane Society, 246 Woodlawn Avenue, Norwalk, OH 44857.Condolences may be shared at edwalkerfuneralhome.com.