Larry Lee Kleintop

On Sunday, January 26, 2020, Larry L. Kleintop , loving father and grandfather, went home to be with God at the age of 70, following a short illness.  Born May 20, 1949, in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Alp and Mary Margaret (Cales) Kleintop.

Larry served his country honorably in the United States Army, and fought two tours of duty in Vietnam.  He was a combat infantryman in the 173D Airborne Brigade APO 9620, 4th Battalion 503rd Infantry, Company B.  Larry was a decorated soldier who received a Purple Heart, a Bronze Service Star Medal, and a Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm for his heroic acts of service in Vietnam.  He was an avid reader of both newspapers and books, enjoyed watching television, shooting guns, and spending time with his son and family at their camp in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.  Larry was a kind man and would help those in need.

Thank you to all of his Vietnam brothers who fought beside him and those who remained with him, upon returning home to endure a new fight.

Survivors: Son, Tim and wife Lisa Kleintop, and a granddaughter, Lilley Grace, who will all cherish and honor his memory, in Sanford, NC.  "Grand-dog" Moe.  Brothers, Dale Kleintop and Billy Kleintop.  Larry was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Grimmett and Ronnie Kleintop.

Services: Graveside Services with Military Honors, 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Towamensing Cemetery, Third Street and Fireline Road, Palmerton, PA 18071.

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