Larry Russell Kegerreis, 76, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, in the comfort of his home in Granger, Indiana. He was born on October 18, 1948, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Richard and Delphine Kegerreis. He was raised in Elkhart, Indiana and was a 1967 graduate of Elkhart High School.  In 1969 he was drafted to serve in the US Army.  He served for 3 years and while stationed in Korea he earned an Army Commendation medal, a National Defense Service Medal, and an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.

After his return from the service, Larry became a letter carrier for the Elkhart Post Office where worked beside his father.  In early 1972, Larry met the love of his life, Mary Jane Galloway and were married on August 19, 1972, after knowing each other for 6 months.  He was a devoted husband to Mary Jane for 53 years.  They raised their 2 daughters (Monica and Melissa) in Elkhart.

After 37 years of service with the Elkhart Post Office, Larry retired and he and Mary Jane enjoyed traveling.  Some of his favorite trips included a visit to Cape Cod and to Ireland for the 2012 Notre Dame-Navy football game.  Larry was an avid sports fan and often could be found watching Notre Dame Football, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Chicago White Sox from his recliner with a cold glass of Miller Lite on ice. He enjoyed attending Notre Dame Women's Basketball games each winter.  Above all, Larry enjoyed spending time with his 3 grandsons, Nathan, Lewis, and Clark McNeer.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers-in-law, Jacob Galloway, Merle "Donald" Galloway, and John Galloway. Surviving are his beloved wife, Mary Jane; two daughters, Monica Kegerreis of Goshen and Melissa (Trent) McNeer of Granger; grandsons, Nathan, Lewis, and Clark McNeer; cousins Cheryl (James) Wroblewski and Diane Kolber Glon; sisters-in-law Nancy Galloway and Esther Galloway Mast; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 25th from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Hwy, Osceola with the funeral to follow on Friday, September 26th at 10:00 AM at Chapel Hill Funeral Home.

Memorial donations can be made to Wellfield Botanic Gardens, 1011 North Main Street, Elkhart, IN 46514, www.wellfieldgardens.org/donate .

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