Larry was a Denver Fire Fighter for 35 years and prior to that worked for the railroad. He was also a Veteran of the United States Coast Guard Reserves.
He leaves behind his loving family including children Michelle Kelley Ritschard (spouse Ron), Melodie Kelley Knotts (spouse Mike), and Wayne Patrick Kelley (spouse Kelli).
Larry is the grandfather of:
• Ben (spouse Mandy), Emily, Jared and Katie Ritschard
• Leah Black (spouse Thomas), Adam Thompson (spouse Joanna), Crystal Thompson, Dawn Knotts and Ryan Knotts
• Cody and Austin Kelley
Larry is the great-grandfather of Alexandria Thompson, Jaslynn Taylor, Blayne Thompson, Jasey Thompson, Tori Black, Ethan Black, and Chandler Ritschard.
Funeral Services will be Monday, July 28, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 13206 W. Green Mountain Drive, Lakewood, Colorado, with a viewing one hour prior. Graveside services will follow at Olinger Crown Hill Cemetery, 7777 W. 29th Avenue Wheat Ridge, Colorado.