Larry Weaver

Larry Weaver, 85, Syracuse, died Feb. 13, 2023, at Paddock Springs, Warsaw.

He was born July 8, 1937, in Mishawaka, to Carlyle and Glada (Hartman) Weaver.

He was voted into the Syracuse Fire Department on June 2, 1960, and he was still actively present within the department. He served as fire chief in 1974, ’75 and ’77. He was named Firefighter Association Life Member 2010. He served on the Civil Defense, having been one of the original members. He operated his tree service from 1955 until 2022. He worked for Syracuse Rubber for 43 years. He was a longtime Mason, having earned Entered Apprentice on Oct. 26, 1964, his Fellow-craft on Nov. 23, 1964 and Master Mason on Jan. 25, 1965. He was also a cattle farmer since 1981. He earned the honors of Syracuse Firefighter of the Year in 2018 and County Firefighter of the Year in 2019. He was a charter member of the Sons of the American Legion in Syracuse.

Larry is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carolyn Weaver; children, Larry D. (Tracey) Weaver Jr., Janet R. (John – deceased) Christian, William K. (Shonda) Weaver and Allen J. (Shelly) Weaver; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Kay Cory and Jo Ann Harris. He was preceded by his brother, Richard A. “Dick” Weaver.

Visitation will be held from 2-7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, at the Eastlund Funeral Home. A Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Syracuse Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Turkey Creek Township Fire Territory or to Kosciusko Lodge 418 F&AM.