Larry R. Clouse, 83, of Orefield, died Jan. 6, 2023, in Hospice House of VNA of St. Luke’s after waging a courageous eight-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

He and his wife, Patricia (Martin), celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary in September 2022.

Born in Weeksbury, Ky., he was a son of the late Lawrence and Rosalie (Perkins) Clouse.

A Navy veteran, he received computer training at Fleetwood Study Group, Norfolk Va., which became his life’s work.

He was a technical specialist at Chrysler First, Allentown, where he was the holder of three patents before retiring in 1996.

His second retirement was from LANtek, Kutztown, in 2006.

Throughout his life, he was also a personal IT consultant for relatives, friends and neighbors.

His other skill was his ability to fix or build almost anything. He was the ultimate handyman.

He was a longtime member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Emmaus.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son Brian J. and wife, Amber R., of Eagleville; grandchildren Brandi Ceykovsky, and her fiancé Andrew Tyahla, and Greg Ceykovsky; bonus grandchildren Jenna and Bryce Kemps; great-grandson Chance Tyahla; and several other close family relatives; and his feline companions Marley and Teddy. He was predeceased by a daughter, Cynthia A. Ceykovsky, and brothers Bob and Gene.

Contributions may be made to the Sanctuary at Haafsville.

Arrangements were made by Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., Allentown.