Larry L. Babcock
Larry L Babcock, age 85, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at Serenity House in Tomah, Wisconsin.
A Celebration Life Gathering will be held at 1:00 pm with a service at 1:30 pm on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the Connell’s Cedar Shack, 2248 State Road 13 Adams, Wisconsin. A luncheon will follow.
Larry was born July 10, 1936 in Easton, Wisconsin to Menzo Elsworth and Irma Adell (Clough) Babcock. He graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1954. Larry started his career as a gear technician at FALK Corporation in Milwaukee where he met his loving wife of 64 years, Carol J. Mihor. After 10 years in Milwaukee they moved back north to own and operate Larry’s 82 Oasis/Barrel House Inn from 1967 to 1983. He also worked at Statewide Surfacing and co-managed A-F Speedway from 1968 to 1972.
Larry loved spending time with family and the outdoors: he enjoyed fishing, trapping, deer hunting, duck/goose hunting, and trap shooting. He also liked woodworking, league bowling and shooting pool on the Thursday Night Pool League. Larry was an active member of the Easton-White Creek Lions Club since its inception in 1986 and a former member of the Tavern Hosts of Wisconsin.
Larry was community minded, serving over 20 years on the Adams County Board of Supervisors.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents: Menzo and Irma Babcock; and brothers, Walter and Del Babcock.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Babcock of Adams, WI; his daughters, Cheryl (Tim) Cox of Park City, IL, Sandy (Bill) Kierstyn of Adams, WI and son, Brian (Heidi Garbisch) Babcock of Friendship, WI; brother, Herb (Lois) Babcock; and sister, Pat Pietrzak.
Further survived by his grandchildren, Tracy Cox, Jason (Katelyn) Cox, Sadie (Duane) Price, Evan Babcock, Walker (Kenzie) Kierstyn, Sarena Kierstyn; great-grandchildren, Cole Lampman, Leighton Cox, Raelyn Cox, Brady Price, and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
My deepest condolences to you Carol and your family. As it seems I was able to spend little of my life time with that part of my family.
I do recall many memories and lots of laughs. Larry always made me think I was a little wacked in the head or really cool!
When I was 8 he bought me a gift when I came home from the hospital. It was a 45 record called “Flip the juice to me Bruce”.
Now was that because I was wacked or cool, I think cool! Probably because all the time his feet hung over the top of the bunk beds and
they kept slamming me in the head when I went by.
At 75 years of age it still makes me laugh. Hope I can still get a smile from you when you read this. It will take some time but just think of all the happy moments. Will be thinking of you, Love Judy
Our deepest sympathy to you Brian and to all of your family. Hugs and Love
Carol, Our condolences go out to you and your family for the loss of your husband. Larry will be sadly missed by all. God Bless and peace to you, Larry.
Jack and Brenda Allen
Our deepest and host heart felt condolences, all are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss of such a great man, from a totally great family. He was always a fun guy and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Hugs to all. I will be out of town on the 9th, but will keep you all in my thoughts.
Sending sincere condolences to all the family of Larry Babcock. Cherish the memories.
Sending our deepest sympathies to all the Babcock family
So sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I worked with Larry several years while he served on County board.
Sending our love and condolences. Larry was a wonderful man and left an amazing legacy with his family.
Sandy and Brian,
I’m sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for the families loss. Prayers
Hugs and prayers to the entire Babcock family.
Carol & family we are so sorry for your loss. Prayers to help each one of your through your loss.
Our deepest sympathy to Carol and family. Sending prayers and hugs.
Carol and family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Larry was such a sweet man and he will be missed by many. Prayers for peace and comfort for you and yours.
Carol & family,
I am so sorry to learn of Larry’s passing. I always enjoyed working with Larry during my time with Adams County, not that it was all work we had some great times as well. Deep sympathy and best wishes to you all.
Carol and Patsy and all the Babcock family!
My deepest sympathy to you all. When I think of all the ways our lives crossed paths over the years from high school to neighborhood, to Milwaukee, class reunions etc. We always considered Larry a good friend and nice man.
May your precious memories sustain you during this difficult time. May he Rest In Peace. I’m sure My Dick greeted him on his arrival in heaven.
Heartfelt condolences to entire family. Larry will be missed by many. I like to think George was waiting for his arrival in Heaven, so they could continue fishing. 🙂 Take care.
Won’t forget fishing the cranberry bog with my uncle hooking a monster northern half my size, Larry gets to close to its teeth trying to help me get it into the boat and rips his thumb wide open. We got even with the beast back at grandmas it fed the whole crew. Loved his half laugh/half snicker. Dad Dell Larry Bob and grandpa are up there throwing horseshoes
Coral and Family so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. Our most sincere condolences to the Babcock family.
Our sincere condolences to Carol and family . Rubber and Teresa Marti.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire Babcock family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
To all my friends in the Babcock family. My thoughts and sympathies are with you all.
So sorry to hear. Prayers to the whole Babcock family.Heaven got another Angel.
So Sorry for your loss
My deepest sympathy to Larry’s Family, I have such good memories of growing up and spending time at the Barrel House when we were young. Remember the fun times and they will help you during this difficult time.
Thoughts and prayers to all the family>>> May he rest in peace>>> Remember all the precious memories you had together Jeff Rhinehart Penny
My deepest condolences to your families. You all have the best memories to hold in your heart! Cannot tell you that it gets easier,but knowing your Dad is at peace will help you through it. Love to you all, Pati
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol, Cheryl, Sandy and Brian, So sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time. Sincere condolences being sent to you and yours.
My condolences to Carol and family.
So sorry for your loss.
So Sorry!!!! Jason N Kate
Prayers for you and the family… So sorry
Our thoughts and prayers for the family.
Prayers and Love to the family!
So sorry for your families loss……
We are so sorry for your loss. Larry will be missed for his community mindedness.
Oh, Sandy and family…what sad news…we send our love and sympathy.
Just sending Love to all
I had the privilege of working with Larry when he was on the county board. Jim and I send sympathy to you all
My family and brothers and sisters will never forget
Our wonderful uncle that was alway so kind and fun making our visits and time we spent with the
Wisconsin family memories to last forever. I will miss your big smile and wonderful laugh. The Barrel House will always bring memories of time spent with you and the rest of our Wisconsin family! Love and prayers to Everyone.
Our deepest sympathy Karen and family
Aunt Carol, Cheryl, Sandy, Brian, so sorry for what you are going thru. We all loved him dearly. He will be missed greatly. Love you all so much. 💞
Our thoughts & prayers go out to the Babcock family at this sad time. Larry was on the county board when I worked for the county; always level headed, kind & friendly. RIP Larry.
Larry you will be missed so much. The love that you shared with everyone. Your smile that you shined all the time. So much more. Huge hugs to family. Love you all. Keep memories close and laugh often!
Are thoughts an prayers are with you all Cherish all the memories and times together !!!! Brian Sandy Cheryl an all the Babcock family May he rest in peace ““`
Jeff @ Penny
Heartbraking for certain..he will be missed by many in the community..Hugs to all. 🙏
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family’s loss Cheryl. May he RIP. God Bless.
You have my deepest sympathy
So sorry for the families loss
Sandy and family:
My condolences to all of you.
So sorry for your loss
My deepest sympathy to all of the family.
Sending our deepest sympathies to all the Babcock family. Rip Larry!
Deepest sympathy to the Babcock family.
So sorry for all his families loss. Larry was a nice person & classmate (1954 AF high) May God be with you all & help you through
this sad time. Hans & Dorothy (Reichhoff) Menck
Dear Carol and family
Just know and appreciate that Larry enjoyed life and impacted many people’s lives!! He was a fun loving man and will be missed by all that knew him! Sincere condolences and enjoy the memories!
Love,
Patti Rhinehart
Sending our deepest sympathy to the entire Babcock family.
My deepest sympathy to the Babcock’s, all of you. This news was heart breaking for me and news I certainly could have been happy to postpone for several years. Larry and Carol have been dear friends and I will miss Larry but will not the forget times we had. Larry had a wonderful life, I and others will cherish his memory. My he Rest in Peace!
Sending our deepest sympathy , God bless the Family , and RIP Larry !
My heart goes out to all of you. Sending thoughts and prayers. Cherish the memories.