Larry Soose, 88, of Butler, PA, passed away on May 3, 2026 at Butler Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Saxonburg, PA on June 22, 1937 to the late George Soose and Olive E. (Wise) Soose.
He was an entrepreneur who owned and operated several businesses throughout his life. Early on, he worked alongside his father drilling water wells, gaining the experience that would later lead him to establish his own company, L. J. Soose Pumps, specializing in the installation of water well pumps. He was always out tinkering and working with his hands. He also owned and operated an automobile salvage yard. In 1979, he purchased Caravan Court Mobile Home Park, which he managed with his wife, Patricia, continuing its operation together until his passing.
He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia (Baker) Soose, whom he marries March 16, 1973; children, Jason Soose, Jamie (Louis) Ambrose, Robert Soose, David (Lorie) Soose, Carrie (Clarence Claypoole) Soose, and Stanley (Sue) Soose; grandchildren, Arianna McCommons, Jennifer Soose, Amanda Frank, and Angela Claypoole; step granddaughter, Bobbi Sue Jones, eight great grandchildren; sister, Patty McDougal, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Adam Soose, four brothers, and two sisters.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., with a funeral service immediately following at 4:00 P.M., at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 E. North Street, Butler, PA 16001, with Pastor Bob Edmundson.
Larry will be laid to rest at Greenlawn Burial Estates.
All who knew Larry are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to his unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.