Lawrence “Larry” J. Krazit, 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. He was born in Elkhart on February 18, 1954, to the late Stephen E. and Bernice E. (Davy) Krazit.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Jerry Heeter. Larry is survived by his wife, Cindi (Wolf) Krazit; children, Matt (Jess) Krazit and Shonne (Denny) Jurin; grandchildren, Maddie, Drew, Layla, Liam; siblings, Pam Smith, Steve (Celia) Krazit, Fran Heeter, Mary (Jack) Brown, and Doug Krazit; and faithful dachshund companion, Keegan.

In accordance with his wishes, cremation was chosen and will take place at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart, IN. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be given to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, Chicago, IL (pulmonaryfibrosis.org).

Larry was a hardworking man who worked as a sales representative for Car Parts Inc., Midwest Distributing, and Yoder Oil Co. for roughly 19 years. He later worked for Conrail and Norfolk Southern railroads for 15 years and retired from KIK Custom Products in 2020.

Larry had never met a stranger which led him to make many friends throughout his life. He always shared his sharp sense of humor with anyone nearby. He enjoyed meals with friends and family, listening to live music, and traveling. Larry was passionate about dogs and a volunteer with Greyhound Companions for many years where he rescued and fostered greyhounds with his family. In his earlier years, he attended St. Thomas Apostolic Catholic Church where he was member of the Knights of Columbus in the 1980’s and 1990’s. Larry recently attended Crossroads Community Church in Goshen.

Family meant the world to Larry, and he enjoyed being with them, along with his grandchildren, any chance he could. Always willing to help with any home project, he was generous with his time. He loved being outdoors and had many wonderful memories of going to the beach, playing rounds of golf, bowling with his family, and watching baseball games. Larry enjoyed the Wellfield Botanic Gardens in Elkhart with Cindi by his side, listening to live music, walking through the beautiful Christmas light displays each year, and visiting the commemorative paver dedicated to his parents. Larry will be dearly missed by his loving family and many friends.