Larry B. Smith

66 year old Larry B. Smith of Rensselaer passed away June 9, 2014 at his home, with his loving family around him.

On September 12, 1947, Larry was born in Albion, Michigan to Robert G. and Arlene H. (Thenen) Smith. Larry was in the United States Marines and received the following awards: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/device, Navy Unit Citation Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/7*, RVN Cross of Gallantry w/palm& frame, and Rifle Experts Badge. Larry worked for Hewlett Packard as a Computer Engineer for over 41 years and retired in 2012.

Larry is survived by his wife: Hildegard, sons: Stefan P. Smith and Sam R. Smith, sisters: Diane Metzer and Nancy Faurot.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law: Dennis (Denny) Faurot.

Per Larry’s wishes cremation will take place, and Larry will be interred at Riverside Cemetery in Michigan.

The Boersma Funeral Home, 90 East Grove St., Wheatfield, Indiana is in charge of arrangements.