Longtime Marceline Fire Chief Larry Ervie died Saturday at his home. Ervie was a member of the Marceline Fire Department for 32 years, and an integral part of the Marceline 4th of July celebration.

Private family funeral for 79-year old Larry Ervie will be Thursday at 11am at Delaney Funeral Home in Marceline, with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-7pm at the funeral home.