Lawrence LaVere Klaus
Lawrence LaVere Klaus, age 82, of Arkdale, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his home.
Lawrence was born on August 17, 1938 in Adams, Wisconsin LaVere and Metta (Gustin) Klaus. He attended Adams-Friendship High School and received his GED while serving in the Marine Corp. He entered the Army at the age of 17 and served 6 years, he then entered the Marine Corp in 1965 and served there until August of 1980. He was a highly decorated Marine. He served two tours in Vietnam. Lawrence later worked at Volk Field until retiring in September of 2000.
He married Dody McNair on December 26, 2000, their surviving children are Dawn (Jeff) Reichoff, Kevin Klaus, Shane (Amy) Coles, Tricia (Jerry) Ray, Dorothy McNair, Tammy (Alan) Babcock, and George JR McNair; grandchildren: Cory, Abby, Jake, Haliegh, Derek, Lillie, Shai, Vikki, Ashton, Autumn, Chelea, and Liam and several Great-Grandchildren; siblings: Gordon (Mary) Klaus, Allan (BJ Nachreiner) Klaus, and Sandra (Mike Morrow) Roberts; special niece, Susan Glinski. Further survived by sister-in-law, Myrna Klaus and brother-in-law, Tom Olson, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, grandsons: Kyle and Alex; brothers: Kenny, Glenn, Ronald, and Matt; sisters: Yvonne, Marion, Marie, Elaine, and Alice; sisters-in-law: Lois, Carol, and Mary Jo; brother-in-law, Louie; and nieces, and nephews.
Graveside service with military rites will be 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 14th, 2021 at the White Creek Cemetery. Friends are then invited to the families home for a luncheon and continued fellowship.
You will be so greatly missed, my heart says ouch. The memories are plenty and the love for you was great. I am so proud to have called you my Uncle and for us being such an important part in each other’s lives. May you rest in peace. Until we are reunited again at that big puzzle table in the sky. I’ll will miss you always and love you until forever.
Our condolences to the family. Sorry for the loss ❤❤
Thoughts , prayers, hugs to all of Lawrences ‘ family. He and entire family were friends first-before we became family. He was the most fun loving man ever-his humor always kept us on our toes. I so remember holidays and just weekends playing cards-the shooting pool-dice-hunting–everything. You were such a GREAT man Lawrence–so many memories–you will never be forgotten.
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Sending our sympathy to the whole Klaus family. Dennis and Judy Allen
Rest In Peace Lawrence. You were one of the good guys with a great sense of humor Thoughts and prayers to the Klause family
Our sincere sympathy to all of the Klaus family.
I had the honor of caring for this great man. He was always pleasant and so full of stories. I will treasure those stories forever. Spending time with him and Dody was always a highlight of my day. The puzzles, who can forget his endless hours he spent on his beloved puzzles. I so tried to find pieces that would fit, but he was the pro. Be at peace dear Lawrence, you earned it.
Dawn and family
I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great guy. Love you
Lawrence was a good man. My heart hurts for all of the members of the Klaus family, especially for my dear friend Kevin. I think my favorite memories of Lawerence were pre-9/11 when I would swing by Volk field to visit my dad at work and Lawrence would just give me a nod & a wave and let me pass on through ❤
So sorry for your loss, to the Klaus family. Don & Karen Rathke
Sending our deepest sympathies to the Klaus family.
RIP, my brother in arms. Semper FI Marine
Our deepest sympathies to you Dawn and family.
Our deepest sympathies for the loss, we are sending our love and prayers.
Our sincere condolences to all the Klaus family. Prayers & hugs to all.
Sorry to hear about Lawrence a real hero, Thoughts and prayers remember the memories,
Thoughts, prayers and hugs to the Klaus family! RIP Lawrence!
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all the family.
Extending our deepest sympathy to all of the Klaus family and praying for your comfort.
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss, lots of hugs ❤❤
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. My condolences.
So sorry on your loss
My thoughts are with your family during this time of loss.
So sorry Dawn, that was a great story!
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire family.
In our family journey to Wisconsin every Thanksgiving, I would leave believing in the stories told to be by my uncles. I was pretty naïve but stories told by my Uncle Lawrence were always the most believable. His contagious smile and wit is something I will always remember. May he rest in peace and know as war hero never be forgotten.
Prayers to your entire family.
When I was little, my dad would come home on leave for a month at a time. My mom always let me get out of school for a week to spend time with him. Then he would have me every weekend until he had to go back. We would go visit family all over the county. If it was warm out, we would hit the road. We went camping all over the Wisconsin, just the two of us. One time, he wanted to get on the road, I wouldn’t get up. Next thing I know, I’m on the picnic table in my sleeping bag. People were outside eating breakfast. I didn’t know any of these people but still, I had to get up in my pjs and go back to the tent to get dressed. Anyone that knows my dad, he loved his sleep……and so do I. I was so mad, but learned a lesson to get up when told. It was always an adventure where ever we were and whatever we did. Laughing so hard with him was the norm All my life. His quick whit and sarcasm was passed on to me, Kyle and Cory. My love for travel and being outdoors came from him and that also was passed on the my boys too. I’m so thankful for all that. Rest easy Dad and give my babe a huge hug for me. I love you
Thoughts and Prayers Dawn