Lawrence C. “Larry” Rush, 88, of Macungie, died April 24, 2016, in his residence surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Jean C. (Sandbrook) Rush. Born in Washington, N.J. he was the son of the late Carlton and Mabel (Hoffman) Rush.

He graduated from Catasauqua High School and Muhlenberg College.

He worked as an independent financial planner for over 50 years.

He honorably served his country in the Army.

His greatest joy was spending time with his family. He had a life-long love of baseball and played in the Phillies Minor League organization.

He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Catasauqua.

He is survived by daughters, Kimberly J., and her husband Jeffrey Germani, of Macungie and Judy A., and her husband Timothy Buda, of Allentown; sister, Joyce Hentzel, of Allentown; grandchildren, Jeffrey Germani and his wife Amber, Jamison Germani, Koriann Germani, Taylor Buda and Timothy Buda; three great-grandchildren, Isabella, Sophia and Jeffrey.

Private graveside services will be held in Grandview Cemetery, Allentown. Arrangements were made by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.