Obituaries

September 1, 1935 to January 23, 2023

WINAMAC - Lawrence Henry “Larry” Juniper, 87, of Winamac, passed away at 8:50 p.m., Monday, Jan. 23, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac. 

He was born Sept. 1, 1935 in West Swanzey, NH to the late William Henry and Elizabeth May “Bessie” [Hazard] Juniper.  He married Mavis Jean Felker on Dec. 17, 1966 in Monticello.  She survives.

Larry Juniper

He is also survived by:
Linda Greenidge, Daughter
Larry Juniper Jr., Son
Mike (Candy) Juniper, Son
George Randall Juniper, Son
David (Brenda Paul) Juniper, Son
Roger Metz, Son-in-law
Many Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren
Charlie Juniper, Brother
Ruthie Warren, Sister
Georgia Juniper, Sister-in-law
Numerous Niece and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Jeannie Metz, Daughter
Laureene Buffum, Daughter
Natasha Juniper, Daughter-in-law
James Juniper, Brother
Elizabeth Walker, Sister
William David Juniper, Brother

Mr. Juniper served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corp Reserves and the U.S. Army National Guard. He retired from the military on Oct. 27, 1997 after 25½ years of service. He was a longtime member of the American Legion Post #71 and a lifetime member VFW Post #1728 in Winamac. He proudly served on the local Honor Guard for many years. He was especially honored to receive a Quilt of Valor several years ago. He worked hard his entire life retiring from Eaton Corporation in Winamac where he had worked for over 30 years. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing in the local Merchant’s Softball League as well as coaching Little League Baseball for his sons. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 2, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 3, at the funeral home with Pastor Martin Burns officiating. Burial will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 6, at Winamac Cemetery in Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the Winamac Church of the Nazarene, Winamac American Legion or Winamac VFW.

Online condolences may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.