Lawrence "Larry" Kriha's Obituary
Lawrence "Larry" Kriha, age 85, of Oshkosh passed to eternal life on Friday, April 12, 2013 at his home. His prayers were answered and he was brought home to be with his family and long-time friend. He was born to Rudolph and Mary (Herzig) Kriha on November 1, 1927. Larry served in the Army, and retired from Paine Lumber. He led a happy life and enjoyed his earlier travels with his long-time friend, Ed. With the gift of a green thumb, tending his gardens and growing orchids became a hobby of his, as did entertaining family, friends and neighbors with organ music, creating floral arrangement and crafts, many of which to celebrate the holidays. Music and laughter tended to follow. His flair with good food will continue in the people who knew him. Many memories of home meals including dumplings, pork, and sauerkraut will be cherished. Lawrence is survived by a sister Rose Boettcher of Middleton, WI; brother Henry Kriha of Oshkosh; sister-in-law Dorothy Kriha of Oshkosh and many nieces and nephews. Siblings who have passed before him include his parents, sisters Lucy (Arnold) Gollnick, Mary (Frank) Kloiber and brothers Frank, Edward, Rudy, Carl and Joe Kriha. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 1pm at the Poklasny Funeral Home at 870 W. South Park Ave. Oshkosh, WI 54902. Father William Van De Kreeke will officiate. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 12pm until 1pm.
Poklasny Funeral Home 870 W. South Park Ave Oshkosh, WI 54902 (920) 235-1170 www.fissbillspoklasny.com
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