Kriess

Larry M. Kriess, 85, of Butler, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022.

He was born in Butler on March 29, 1936, and was the son of the late William and Gertrude Kriess.

Larry was raised on the family farm on Kriess Road. He loved the Steelers, Pirates, camping, politics and his dog, Molly.

Larry was a former chairman of the Butler County Democratic Committee and was also on the Pennsylvania State Committee in Harrisburg.

He was known to be very family oriented.

Larry was the beloved husband of Patricia (McCandless) Holt Kriess since their marriage in 1998; the father of Donna (James) Zang, Mitch (Melinda) Roth and Paul (Robin) Kriess; and the stepfather of Tammy (John) Holt-Leonard, John (Lena) Holt Jr., Chad (Rachelle) Holt and Dirk (Erin) Holt.

He is also survived by six brothers and sisters; 11 grandchildren; 12 stepgrandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.

Larry was preceded in death by his sons, Larry “Chip” Kriess and Jeffery Kriess; and his first wife, Patsy (Beaman) Kriess.

He was also preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.

KRIESS — All services for Larry M. Kriess, who died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, will be held privately through SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 New Castle Road, Butler.

Please visit www.spencerdgeibel.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.