Larry R. Clouse, 83, of Orefield, formerly of Macungie, 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.

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 Catholic Church, Emmaus.

He is survived by his wife; son, Brian J. and his 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; 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 the Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., Allentown.