Larry J. Kracht

Larry J. Kracht, age 58 of Belle Fourche, died Sunday, December 13, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his loving family following a courageous fight against cancer. The funeral service will be held 2pm Thursday, December 17th, 2015 at Leverington Funeral Home of the Northern Hills in Belle Fourche with Pastor Tom Martin officiating. Visitation, with the family present, will be held 5 to 7 pm Wednesday. Interment will take place in Pine Slope Cemetery, Belle Fourche. Larry James Kracht was born September 23, 1957 in Rapid City, South Dakota. He was the son of Lawrence and Belva (Buryanek) Kracht. At a young age, Larry moved with his family to Deadwood where he grew up and attended school. He graduated from the Lead Deadwood High School in 1975. For a short time he lived in Oklahoma, and also worked for the Homestake Mine. In 1979 he moved to Belle Fourche where he was married to Pam Johnston. They were married for 13 years before being divorced. For 36 years, Larry worked at American Colloid where he was a lab technician. Many memories were made there, including the time spent working with his two sons. This past March he retired due to his health. Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports, and anything outdoors. He loved his family very much, especially his sons. Larry raised his two sons and they were his pride and joy. His last name is German and it means, “strength”. Larry showed that he had a very strong and silent strength, especially these past few months. He was a great man and will be greatly missed by his friends and family. Larry is survived by his two sons, Jason (Kristen) of Spearfish, Jesse (Carey) of Belle Fourche; 8 grandchildren, Gage, Tyson, Daven, Bailey, Marissa, Aiden, Calvin, and Gracie; father, Lawrence of Deadwood; brother, Lonny (Vicki) of Sturgis; and sisters, Marlene Barrett of Rapid City, Jean (Tom) Osborn of Spearfish, Lisa (Rob) Leonard of Lead; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Herb and Eunice Buryanek; Chris and Olga Kracht; mother Belva; and granddaughter, Payton. Date of Birth September 23, 1957 – Rapid City, SD   Date of Death December 13, 2015 – Belle Fourche, SD   Celebration of Life 2:00 P.M. – Thursday – December 17th, 2015 Leverington Funeral Home of the Northern Hills – Belle Fourche, SD   Officiant  Pastor Tom Martin   Music “10,000 Reasons”, “Amazing Grace”, “My Boys and Me”   Casketbearers Tyler Barrett                                                       Gage Kracht Kyle Gremse                                                  Jeff Livengood Kody Kracht                                                      Tom Osborn   Interment Pine Slope Cemetery Belle Fourche, South Dakota       Following the service you are all asked to join the family at the Branding Iron, for a time of fellowship.