To View the Video Tribute Please Click Here. Larry L Bixler, age 73, of 224 Vaux Ave., Tremont, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2013 at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Reading. He was born on Friday, June 28, 1940, in Valley View, a son of the late Harry and Eva Bixler. He served in the Army National Guard for fifteen years. He was a machinist for TRW, Harrisburg and retired from Hexcel Corp, St. Clair. He attended Echo Valley Grace Brethren Church, Tremont. He was a member of the Tremont Fire Company for over forty years; where he served as a former Chief and past President. He was also a former member of the Tremont Fire Police and the Tremont Ambulance. Larry enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, bluegrass music, tending to his flowers and plants, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers Kenneth Bixler, Lyle "Sonny" Bixler, and Harry Bixler, Jr; and three sisters Betty Hoffman, Bernice Bixler, and Joyce Clark. He is survived by his wife Kathleen "Cookie" Shutt Bixler, to whom he was married for 49 years. He is also survived by a daughter Brenda Koppenhaver and her husband James of Tremont; a son Kevin Bixler and his companion Debra Markovich of Tremont; four grandchildren Lauren, Stephanie, Matthew, and Emily; a brother Delmar Bixler of Gordon; a sister Anna Kroh of Valley View; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services were held at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, on Thursday, September 19, 2013, at 10:00 am, with Rev. Rodney Finster officiating. A viewing was held from 9:00 am to 10:00 am on Thursday at thr funeral home. Burial with Military Honors was made in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Valley View. Memorial contributions can be made to Tremont Fire Company, 21 Middle Creek Rd, Tremont PA 17981. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .