This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: OBREITER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25962/mb.ashx Message Board Post: OBREITER, Larry J. Portage Larry passed away at his home on March 22, 2010 with his loving family at his side, after a long battle with Hodgkin Lymphoma. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia whom he married on August 1, 1969; his sons, Michael, and Gregory (Andrea); two grandsons, Michael and Christopher, and two granddaughters, Skyler and McKenzie; his brother, Robert (Gloria); and Larry's Best Buddy, Kevin (Kathy) Drake. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald, and brother, Richard. Larry served in the Air Force as a Jet engine mechanic from Jan. 67 to Jan. 71. He was a very loving and caring husband and father, and was always there to help family and friends. He loved to play Golf with his sons, and buddy Kevin. He was employed at Beacon Tool, Inc. in Vicksburg for 28 years as a Tool Maker, and as General Manager till 2005. Then employed at Accu-Mold in Portage from March 2006 till Nov. 12, 2009 when he could no longer work. His wishes are to be Cremated, and there will be no visitation. Any ! contributions may be made in his name to the Kalamazoo Animal Control, Kalamazoo Animal Rescue, or SPCA in his name. (www.avinkcremation.com) Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on March 24, 2010 (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.