Larry Herbert Nickel was born on Tuesday, October 12, 1943 in Monroe Hospital. He grew up on the family farm on Lewis Avenue and graduated from Ida High School in 1961.

On March 31, 1973, Larry married Elizabeth Maureen (Betty) Dougherty in Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. They had two children.

Larry farmed with his father prior to his death and continued to farm and drive truck. He enjoyed traveling and target shooting.

Betty, who was born Saturday, June 14, 1952 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Toledo, graduated from Ida High School in 1970. She works as a bookkeeper/clerk at the Ida Farmers' Cooperative. Betty has a twin brother and also has a set of twin sisters in her family. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling.

On July 20, 2024, Larry was killed in a farm accident. He was 80 years old at the time of his death.