Larry L. Krzycki, 75, of Grand Island, Nebraska, was raised to heaven, Thursday, May 9, 2013, from the V.A. Medical Center in Grand Island. Memorial services will be Monday, May 13, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Marys Cathedral. The Rev. Frank Kriski CSSR, brother of Larry will officiate. Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski Jr. and Rev. Harold R. Kurtenbach will concelebrate. Inurnment will be in St. Josephs Cemetery at Elba, NE with a 2:30 p.m. committal service. Visitation will be Sunday, May 12, 2013, from 5 7 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Larry was born December 19, 1937 at Elba, Nebraska. He was the son of Zigmond & Emelia (Kaminski) Krzycki. Survivors of the immediate family include a son: Jerimiah Krzycki of Grand Island, NE and his fianc, Jessica Oyen Others left to cherish his memory include his grandson, Anthony Krzycki, and granddaughters, Stacia and Muriah Krzycki Five sisters, two brothers, a brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Dee Fairbairn of Denver, CO Rita Prince of Grand Island, NE Vi Wray of Grand Island, NE Rose Kosmicki of Grand Island, NE Joan Nielsen of Lodi, CA Fr. Frank Kriski CSSR of Kansas City, MO Ted & Barb Krzycki of Lincoln, NE Marianne Krzycki of Elba, NE Also remembering their uncle are numerous nieces & nephews. Larry attended Elba High School graduating in 1956. He entered the U. S. Marines on August 29, 1956 and served until his honorable discharge on August 28, 1958. After the service he lived in Omaha, working at the Post Office and as a painter. Later he moved to Colorado and Montana as he loved the mountains and hunting. He came back to Nebraska living in North Platte siding houses and roofing. He eventually came to Grand Island doing mostly roofing. In 2001 Larry fell from a roof and severely injured his head. He spent the rest of his life dealing with those injuries. Larry was a member of Alcoholic Anonymous for 33 years. These men and women helped Larry through hard times befriending and guiding him. His sobriety was very important to him. Several of his sponsors played a big part in his recovery from alcohol and his injuries. He loved fishing and was an avid hunter. He loved getting out on Calamus Lake, in his boat, with his son or brothers, waiting to catch the big one. He liked frying up a batch of catfish and making other dishes. He was an avid reader before his accident and loved to dance. He could really jitterbug. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Steve Krzycki On-line condolences may be given at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under Larrys obituary.