Larry Stephen Kosnik, age 68, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at IU Health La Porte Hospital in La Porte.
Larry was born in Cleveland, OH, on April 6, 1947 to Frank and Betty (Paluta) Kosnik.
On June 20, 1970, he married Julianne Smith who survives in La Porte. Also surviving are his beloved children, Steve (Jodie) Kosnik of Jacksonville, NC, Lisa (Michael) Lyle of Chicago, Wendy (Matthew) Bootcheck of La Porte, Stas' (Allison) Kosnik of Lexington, SC; 11 grandchildren, Katlynd, Emma, Clara, Elizabeth, David, Annabelle, Bella, Piper, Addison, Brooklyn, and Cameron. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Larry served our country honorably as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. He also served as President of The Guardian Riders of La Porte County, was a mentor for many troubled Veterans in Veterans Court La Porte County, and was a volunteer for Honor Flight Chicago. He was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Larry loved motorcycles, traveling, and spending time with his family.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 AM, Monday, April 27, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Ian Williams officiating.
A time of visitation will be held from 2-6 PM on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center. A Prayer Service will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Guardian Riders of La Porte County, PO Box 8711, Michigan City, IN 46361.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.