Lawrence "Larry" Backus

Lawrence “Larry” Backus, 79, of Home, passed away on Thursday December 24, 2020, at his home.

He was the son of the late Arthur M. and Ellen G. (Crotzer) Backus; he was born in Coudersport, Potter County on October 10, 1941.

Larry worked as an electrician for Penelec and was a member of the Indiana American Legion Post 141.

He enjoyed camping, was a skilled woodworker, but above all he loved his family.

Larry is survived by his loving wife, Carol (Clark) Backus; four children, Lawrence R. Backus and his wife Sally, of New Alexandria, Ronald J. Backus and his fiancée Tina Kilgore, of Indiana, Dawn M. Howell and her husband Mike, of Marion Center, and Donna D. Price and her husband Dennis, of Greensboro; nine grandchildren, Sarah, Brian, Mark, Charlene, Erik, Briell, Robert, Stephen, and Andrew; six great-grandchildren, Madison, Kaylee, Gunnar, Lora, Elliott, and Landon; and a brother Mike Backus.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Backus; a brother, Gary Backus; and a grandson, Larry.

In accordance with Larry’s wishes there will be no visitation.

Services have been entrusted to Robinson-Lytle-Shoemaker Funeral Home