Larry J. Warren
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church in Arkdale, Wisconsin, with Pastor Terri Skildum officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at East Arkdale Cemetery, Town of Strongs Prairie, Adams County. Visitation will begin at 12:00 Noon until the time of service at the church.
Larry was born on August 12, 1947, in Edgerton, Wisconsin. He graduated from Adams–Friendship High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. From 1965 to 1968, Larry served as an aviation ordnanceman aboard the USS Forrestal and was deployed to Vietnam in 1967. He was honorably discharged in 1968.
On August 9, 1969, Larry married Mary Ann Winegarden at Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church. He worked for Badger Ordnance before joining the Adams County Sheriff’s Department in 1975, where he served as Sheriff and later as a Road Officer until his retirement in 2006.
Larry was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and cooking. He was a proud member of the Adams VFW and deeply valued time spent with family and friends.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Elliott and Mary McGregor; his wife, Mary; siblings, Curtis (Joyce), Richard, and Kathleen (Stanley).
He is survived by his children, Necole (Phillip) and Melissa (Joe); grandchildren, Sebastian (Tiffany), Matthew (Jennifer), Jonathon (Mariana), Vanessa (Chris), Nicholas (Celeste), and Madison; great-grandchildren, Isabelle, Jaxsyn, Bonita, Jaxon, Aria, Haisley, Deegan, Alayna, Chloe, Oliver, Neveah, Greyson, and Kameron; sister, Velma; sister-in-law, Shelia; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
So sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. My condolences to his family and friends. May God comfort you all.🌹🙏
My deepest condolences to the family. Larry was a good friend and mentor for me many times. He will be deeply missed by many. My thoughts, prayers are with all.
It has been a while since I have seen Larry but his personality has stuck with me ever since. I was friends with his daughter, Melissa, and helped with his campaign for sheriff. He was an amazing man who loved his family and friends with everything he was. My heartfelt condolences to his family. The world lost one of the greats with him. He will be missed greatly but his memory will live on in all of us who knew him. Thank you Larry for being a great man and just being you.
Sending condolences to entire family. May you RIP Larry.
Necole, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Praying for you and your family.
We are sorry for your loss. He was a great guy and will be missed.
Sending my thoughts love and prayers to all
Rest in peace Larry.
My deepest sympathy to all the family!!!!! Keeping all of you in my prayers!!!!!!
My condolences to the family, classmate and comrade in arms..Semper Fi
SINCERE SYMPATHY TO Larrys friends and family. So many memories when he lived in Arkdale and the bad time he would give me about being an officer in the 5th precinct in Mpls. Rest in peace now able to be with your beautiful wife.P
Sorry for your loss, Necole.
Sorry for your loss. Larry was one of the best. Saw him at fires and accidents and always wanted him to be the one that would show up . There’s not words that say how wonderful he was. He will be missed.
Sorry to hear of the passing of Larry he was a great person down to earth good hearted
Looking back at the 70s when Larry was with police dept seeing the Cheries in your rear window prompted you to down shift hit the gas and take the boredom out of the night. No tickets just a stern talking to and yes sir
Larry will not be forgotten he was an icon in history
Richard Hamus
To Larry’s Family.
So sorry to hear about Larry passing away. He was a very dedicated Lawman, to the Community that he Loved, Lived in, and Served!!!
Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this time of sorrow. Take Care and God Bless!!!
Lennard A. Wilson
So sorry to hear. He was a awesome guy. Condolences to the family.
Matt and family. So sorry to hear of Grandpa’s passing. Worked closely with him on my time with the fire department and most recently would run into him at various restaurants around the area. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So sorry to hear Larry has passed.
I’m sending thoughts and prayers
to the family.
My condolences to the family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
My condolences to the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. May the good times resonate with you all!
R.i.p Larry you was a good friend to my mom and dad and me
So sorry to hear about your loss. Praying for the family.
WHEN I WORKED FOR THE ADAMS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH. LARRY AND I MET OFTEN TO ASSIST A VERY LARGE LADY UP FROM A FALL. WE USED TO LAUGH AND SAY WE HAVE TO QUIT MEETING LIKE THIS. WHEN HE RAN FOR SHERIFF MY HUSBAND AND I USED TO ASSIST WITH HIS SIGNS. GREAT GUY. MAY HE RIP.
So sorry for your loss…….he was a great guy RIP Larry
LARRY WAS A VERY NICE GUY RIP
LARRY WAS A VERY NICE GUY
My condolences to the family. He was a great person! RIP Larry.
Sorry for your loss Larry was a great Man my prayers and thoughts are with the family
My thoughts are with you all.
Very sorry to see that Larry has passed away, he was a great guy, he will be missed, always nice to talk to him, he sure was a character! Sincere condolences to his family
So sorry to hear of Larry’s passing . My family has known himfor years. Wonderful friend. May the family know he will be greatly missed. Larry used to come to Family Affair with the VFW guys I enjoyed waiting on them all. God bless him,he,s up in heaven watching over his many friends and family.
So sorry for your family’s loss.
He was an awesome person , he will be missed fly High
Im so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing… he was a good man.my dad always spoke well of him amd considered him a true friend… long after he left the sheriffs dept in
1973… you have our thoughts and prayers
My heart goes out to Necole & Melissa … Love You 💕
So very sorry for your family’s loss, prayers and thoughts.
Sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. Sending love and prayers to the family. RIP, Larry
Rest in peace Larry. What a ride you have had. It will be a packed house complete with a 21 gun salute as you cross over to the sunny side.
I’m sorry for your loss. He was a truly good person. Lot’s of great memories of him.
So sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great man
He use to stop over for coffee on his free time he will be truly missed by all who knew him
He was a good man 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️
So very sorry for your family’s loss
So sorry for your loss prayers to the family
Tom & Iate so sad to hear of Larry’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family and they grieve his loss.
Sending our deepest condolences to the family
Sorry for your loss prayers 🙏 thoughts and hugs 🫂 to the family and friends have known Larry for lots of years he was an amazing person in many ways will be sadly miss bye many RIP Larry fly high with the angels
So sorry on your loss
Larry you will be missed by 2 Brothers Restaurant… very sad day yesterday hearing of your passing… may God speed
So sorry for your loss. Larry always had a ready smile and a hug when I would see him. He was always willing to help if asked. Lots of laughs when we would chat.
I am so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. He was a genuinely nice person. His sister Kathy and I spent many hours at work having fun. Thank you for your service to our country and our County as well. RIP Larry.
So sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sorry for your loss. You will be miss, rest in peace Larry
Such a great man! Godspeed Larry
So sorry for your loss