of Ortonville; died July 23, 2015 at 72 years of age. Born in Pontiac, Michigan October 31, 1942, the son of the late Harry Achten and the late Elizabeth Stone. Beloved husband of Ruthmary Achten (nee. Hiser) for 39 years; loving father of Stacey (Ralph) Everett, Larry (Buffy) Achten, Kelly Achten, Kerry Engler and Andrea Achten; dearest grandfather of Crystal, Mary, Kimberly and the late Cory; dear brother of Richard Achten. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Larry worked for many years with Dalton Industries. He had a love for old cars, old music but most of all his family.