LaRene (Krise) Putnam

LaRene (Krise) Putnam, 82, of Troy, PA passed away at Troy Community Hospital on Monday, November 14, 2016 surrounded by her family.  She was the loving wife of Robert D. Putnam, Sr. The couple married June 26, 1954 and had 62 happy years together.

LaRene was born on November 4, 1934 in Canton, PA, daughter of the late Francis and Arlene (Schanbacher) Krise.  She was a Canton High School graduate and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Troy.  She enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

LaRene is survived by her husband Bob, her son Robert D. (Barbara J.) Putnam, Jr. and their family of Eric Robert Putnam, Nikki Morrison, Michael William Putnam, and Morreen House, son Terry L. (Melea L.) Putnam and their family of Terry L. Putnam, II,  Arrell F. Putnam and four children along with Adam L. Putnam Sarah L. Fowler , son Roger L. (Darlene) Putnam with family Shawn (Tiffany) Putnam, Ryan Putnam, and two children,  daughter Melba (Bob) Sentyz and family Shane (Jessica) Case, Shannon Case with Chad Shaylor, Erin Case with Neil Herman, Gage Mattocks, Chelsea Mattocks, along with five children, son Allen D. Putnam with family Jamie L. Putnam and child, Todd A. Putnam with Kim Thomas and their four children, Sarah (Steve) Murray and their two daughters, and Heather (Ken) Bohner and their four children, son Howard L. (Terry E. ) Putnam with their family Travis (Crystal) Putnam, Kristin Putnam and Josh Carter, Stephanie Putnam, Natalie (Derrick) Insinger and six children, son Barry E. (Staci) Putnam with family Summer (Joe) Finan and their two children, Justin Putnam, and Caden Putnam.  LaRene was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter Jana Lynn Putnam, who passed away February 15, 1994.   

Family and friends are welcome to call from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, November 18, 2016 at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 1093 West Main Street Troy, PA.  The funeral service to honor LaRene’s life will be held at the conclusion of the viewing at 1:00 pm on November 18th at the funeral home with Rev. Garry Zuber officiating. Burial will private and in Glenwood Cemetery. 

Contributions may be made in LaRene’s memory to the First Baptist Church of Troy, 579 Canton Street Troy, PA 16947.

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