Harry Kroemer

Harry was welcomed by his Lord and Savior where he joined his wife Frances (Fran) Kroemer for eternity. He leaves behind two daughters, Diana (Luke) Marusiak of Snoqualmie, WA and Patty (Jim) Larkin of Pittsburgh. Left with cherished memories of “Poppa” are his grandchildren, David Marusiak of San Jose, CA; Kaitlyn Larkin of Cranberry Township, PA, Matt Larkin of Wexford, PA and Garrett (Megan) Larkin of Glenfield, PA along with greatgrandson Carter Larkin and a second greatgrandchild he unfortunately did not get to meet but loved very much.

Harry was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish until his health no longer afforded him the joy of trekking through the woods. After retiring from the National Forge Company as a Journeyman Machinist in 1996 he discovered golf and later an interest in Formula1 Racing.

Harry and Fran lived in California for 9 years enjoying warmth, sunshine and a second trip to Hawaii. They returned to Warren, PA in 2014, after a crosscountry drive, with the plan to live out the rest of their days there. Upon return Harry enjoyed his monthly breakfast with fellow Forge Retirees who he affectionately referred to as “the boys” and reminisced the good old days with his friend, Terry Brant. Harry spent his last seven months in Pittsburgh, enjoying his family and newfound friends at both the Carlton Club and Royal Outing Club.

He talked fondly of growing up in Kinzua, the simple life and all of his youthful shenanigans before the valley was flooded for the Kinzua Dam. He considered himself a good old country boy.

He was a US Army Veteran and was very proud of his service to his country.

A memorial visitation was held at the Walter J. Zalewski Funeral Home in Pittsburgh. Harry, and his beloved wife Fran, will be taken back to Warren for a service and their final resting place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers or donations, enjoy time with loved ones. Mend fences, extend the olive branch and forget who is right or wrong. Any time someone dies is too soon, so cherish the time you have now.