Lawrence J. Krakower
Passionate about horses
Lawrence J. Krakower died peacefully June 12, 2013, in his home, with his loving wife, Judy Thompson Krakower, at his side.
He was born August 18, 1923, in New York City, a son of Abe and Rose Krakower.
Mr. Krakower chose to serve his country during World War II as a battlefield medic throughout Europe. He served from 1942 until his discharge in 1946.
He married and raised three children in the suburbs of New York City.
Mr. Krakower and his brother, Stan, introduced Weight Watchers to Western Pennsylvania in 1968. They ran a very successful franchise and helped countless people improve their health and self-esteem.
Throughout his life, his real passion was horses. His pride and joy was a thoroughbred mare named Geechee Lou, who won the San Gabriel Handicap, setting a new American record, and the San Luis Obispo Handicap in 1961. He owned many other winning thoroughbreds over the years, but none were as special as Geechee.
Surviving are his wife, Judy; three children, Glenn of Milwaukee, Michele Heiner of Walkersville, Md., and Linda Greene of New York; and three grandchildren, Aaron Heiner, Amanda Heiner Cody and Chas Basler.
Dear friends Evelyn Wolins Krakower and Ellen D. Kemman, also will miss him.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to Equine Angels Rescue, c/o Fox Run Equine Center, 798 Fox Run Road, Apollo, PA 15613. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com.