Larry Leo Weicht (Poppa Leo), a beloved, caring and generous father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away from a lengthy illness while surrounded by his family on June 6, 2020. Larry, age 75, was born in Kendallville, Indiana, the son of Leo and Lucille (Weimer) Weicht on December 12, 1944.
Larry served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. After returning home, he worked at General Motors for 37 years while raising his family, retiring in 2006.
Larry was known for being someone that liked to make the best out of every situation and enjoyed joking with people and having fun. He was a kid at heart, definitely the joker of the family. He enjoyed meeting new people and could make anyone feel like they had known him for years. He was very generous with his family and could always be counted on if someone needed a hand.
Larry enjoyed spending time with family and friends, classic cars (especially Mustangs), Harley Davidson Motorcycles, good music and movies. He enjoyed holidays (especially Christmas) and special occasions, often being the “life of the party.”
Larry is survived by his sons, Steve (Patti) Weicht of Charlotte, David (John Dortch) Weicht of Cape Coral, Florida, Shawn (Kim) Weicht of Charlotte; daughter, Robin (Denny) Watson of Lansing; brother, Lynn (Sue) Weicht of Grand Ledge; grandchildren, Tori Weicht, Hunter Weicht, Logan Weicht, Chad Petersen, Ashley Eaton, Shauna Yon, Keeley Coon, Aiden Myers; former spouses, Janet Weicht and Lauraine Paladino;  life-long friends, Don (Sally) Strouse, Bob (Martha) Geyer and Larry Mason, and many more friends and extended family. Larry was predeceased by his parents, Leo and Lucille Weicht; son, Mike Weicht; infant daughter, Lucy Weicht; and grandson, Liam Myers.
Funeral services for Larry were held Wednesday, June 10, 2020 with Celebrant Laura Cooper officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery following the funeral service.
Friends and family are invited to share memories or Larry on his tribute page at PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home.
As one of the granddaughters said, “Rest easy now, Poppa Leo. This world was so much better with you in it, but I’m so relieved you are at peace now. I love and miss you now and always. We all do.”