Lawrence H. “Larry” Klein, age 87, of Arkdale, Wisconsin died Friday, July 14, 2017, at Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00 Noon on Friday, July 21, 2017, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Friendship. Father Francis Dias will officiate. Interment will be at the Quincy Cemetery at a later date.
Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home and again at the Church on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of Mass.
Larry was born April 29, 1930, in Quincy Township, Adams County, Wisconsin to John and Lillian Klein.
Larry graduated from Adams-Friendship High School. Prior to joining the military, he left the family farm to work in Kenosha, Wisconsin at the American Motors Engine Assembly Plant. He entered the United States Army on August 15, 1951, serving in Korea and was honorably discharged on May 20, 1953.
Larry married Vivian Glaske and they were blessed with three children- Laurie, Christine, and Shad.
He enjoyed carpentry, woodworking, making walking canes out of Prickly Ash, gardening, deer hunting, fishing, and farming. Larry loved to entertain and fuss over the details.
Larry was a member of the Adams County Garden Club and a proud member of the Adams County Honor Guard, VFW post 6279, the American Legion Post 250, St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John & Lillian Klein; sisters, Dolly, Sylvia & Anne Ruth; brother, August; grandson, Devlin and special friend, Jim Kane.
Survivors:
Daughter: Laurie
Daughter: Christine (Dennis) Drake
Son: Shad (Jamie) Klein
Granddaughter: Melissa
Grandson: Jason
Granddaughter: Louden
Grandson: Hadyn
Granddaughter: Monica
Grandson: Kristian
Grandson: Timothy
Great-Grandson: Zachery
Great-Grandson: Nicholas
Great-Grandson: Tristen
Great-Granddaughter: Jocelyn
Sister: Olive “Lolly” Turek
Brother: John (Paula) Klein
Sister: Carol (John) Havel
Sister-in-law: Betty
further survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends
Shad & family,
We are so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. Our condolences go out to you and your entire family.
Thoughts and prayers to Christine, Laurie, Shad ( and their families), and to all of Larrys relatives. Since his health issues started, I know the children shared in taking care of him. However overwhelming it may have seemed at times, at least you had the opportunity to share some of his final moments, something you can always cherish. I know he is at peace now and out of pain, he put up a good fight to hang on to life as long as possible~~may he rest in peace. My condolences to all.
Christene and Dennis and families. Sorry to hear of Larry passing.He was lots of fun. He could tell you every flower what it was .He would tease and make you laugh. He will be greatly missed. He New his garden stuff. Your friend Patty Schiefer.
My condolences to Larry’s family. I enjoyed visiting with him at the farm.
Chris
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
I was so sorry to hear about Larrys passing I used to love visiting his farm when he hosted master gardeners and seeing all his beautiful woodworking. I hate the hepa policy had I known he was at villa I would have visited him often I miss the board at the entrance to know who is there, Rest in peace dear friend sympathy and prayers to your entire family and especially john and Paula
My sympathy to Larry’s Family. I enjoyed talking to him whenever I saw him. He was a good friend to our family for many, many years.
Such a good friend of our family. Deepest sympathy to the Family
So sorry on your loss
Larry was such a kind man! He had a lot of love for family, the outdoors and candy! He will forever hold a special place in my heart. I’ll miss you buddy!
I am so very sorry for your families loss. RIP Larry. You will be missed.
Larry was all such a sweet, kind man. He spoke of his love for his family and gardening often. I will never forget his smile, and his love for candy ? He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to you all. God Bless.
To the family of Larry Klein, I am sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. I graduated in the same class with him (1949) at AF high-school. It has been a lot of years since I last saw him.. I don’t think there are many of us old classmates left. You have our sincere condolences.
I took care of Larry at times at Villa Pines. Larry was a wonderful man. He will be missed by many.
So sorry for your families loss