Lawrence Jan Noling ’52

Lawrence Jan Noling ’52 of Leland, Michigan, and Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on September 7, 2020, just weeks before his 90th birthday. Larry was born on September 26, 1930, in Indianapolis. He attended Shortridge High School, where he met his future first wife, Monica Lennox. He was active in scouting, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and was a proud member of the honor society. Larry graduated magna cum laude with a sociology major from Dartmouth. He was a Phi Beta Kappa, captain of the sailing team, and business manager of the campus newspaper. He served in the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant for three years before returning to Indianapolis to work at Hurty Peck & Co., a family business. He remained there for the rest of his career, overseeing its evolution into a thriving multinational company, Universal Group Ltd. He served as chairman and CEO before retiring in 1986. He met Molly Young, his second wife, there and enjoyed 45 years with her until her death in 2012. Other affiliations in Indianapolis include Woodstock Club, Players Club, Skyline Club, and the Indianapolis Civic Theatre. Upon retirement Larry split his time between Indianapolis, Leland, and Florida, before moving to Michigan full time. He served as president of the Leland Country Club and the Leland Yacht Club. Larry is survived by children David, Susan, and Jamie; 16 grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren.