Lawrence "Larry" Kresse Jr., age 80, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.  Mr. Kresse was born on December 25, 1943, in LaGrange, IN to Lawrence A. Sr. and Anna Mae (Tarlton) Kresse.  Larry attended Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN.  He served his country honorably with the United States Marine Corp.  On June 26, 1964, he married his wife of 60 years, Consuelo "Connie" Aguirre.  Larry retired as a truck driver after 55 years of dedicated service and truly loved his career.  Prior and addition to his main profession, he also was a mechanic for Culp's, worked in the RV industry, and was a stump grinder as well.  Larry enjoyed the outdoors, camping, and fishing.  He also loved working on his truck and taking long motorcycle rides on his Gold Wing.  Larry's other hobby and trade of stump grinding was another of his professions he had fun partaking in.  Larry loved his family, friends, and will be deeply missed by those who knew him.

Survivors include: Spouse, Consuelo "Connie" Kresse of LaGrange, IN. Daughter, Diana and Steve Reinholt of Spring Hill, FL. Son, John and Angie Kresse of LaGrange, IN. Granddaughter, Haley Kresse of Shipshewana, IN. Grandson, Austin Reinholt of Spring Hill, FL. Granddaughter, Allie and Austin Daugherty of Avilla, IN. Grandson, Nathaniel Reinholt of Spring Hill, FL. 5 Great-grandchildren. Brother, Richard and Helen Kresse of Beverly Hills, FL. Brother, Don and Sandy Kresse of Sebring, FL.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Justin Kresse, and a brother, Jerry Kresse.

There are no services planned at this time and cremation will follow.

Arrangements and care trusted to Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services.