Obituary of Lawrence Siegfried Bannat

Lawrence Siegfried Bannat Longtime Jefferson Resident Construction Entrepreneur/ Harley Rider Larry Bannat, of Jefferson Township, suddenly entered into eternal rest on December 6, 2012. After graduating from Pope John XXIII High school, he worked in the family plumbing and excavating business, which he eventually took over in 1984. His life was one of excitement & new adventures, engaging in sport and activities with his family and friends.His most treasured time was spent with his beloved wife and children. Coaching his children in their activities of football and basketball gave him the greatest pleasure. He loved scuba diving, skydiving, sailing & raising koi. He loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle with his wife Melanie, taking many trips around the country. In the spur of the moment he would convince Melanie to pack her bag for another world adventure .Experiencing different cultures gave him great joy. He also would fondly recalled week long trips to Yellowstone and Yosemite with his brothers and their wives. A great father,devoted husband and friend to all that knew him. He is survived by his wife Melanie 29 years, children Brian and Kimberly, his favorite dog Oscar, his brother Ed of Annapolis, Maryland and his brother Steven of Oak Ridge, NJ. Visitation Sunday, December 9, 2012, 2 - 6 PM at Tuttle Funeral Home, 272 State Route 10 West, Randolph (www.tuttlefh.com ). Funeral Service will be Monday, December 10, 2012, 10:00 AM also at the funeral home.