Larry M. Lois, 76, of Barnes, passed away on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at his home. Larry passed away on the 57th anniversary of his mother’s passing.
Larry Michael Lois was born Dec. 2, 1947, in Burlington, the son of Cecil and Ruth (Baumgartner) Lois. He was raised and graduated from high school in Burlington in 1967. He joined in the U.S. Marines in July of that year and served during the Vietnam War. Larry was severely injured on April 13, 1968, in Vietnam by a landmine. Due to his injuries, he would spend a year at the Great Lakes Naval Base in recovery. Larry earned the Purple Heart Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with Device, Combat Action Ribbon, and Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Larry was honorably discharged on Aug. 18, 1969, and returned to Burlington. He worked pouring concrete for a time before his service injuries would limit his ability to work. In 1992, he moved to Barnes, where he would enjoy hunting, fishing, four wheeling, boating, watching Wisconsin sports teams and spending time at the Trading Post. On May 6, 1994, Larry was joined in marriage to Jenneane M. Howe in Washburn. Larry had a great sense of humor and was always ready with a joke to tell. He had the ability to strike up a conversation with anyone and was willing to help anyone in need.
Larry is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jenneane; three children, Kerrie (Greg) Zubrod of Springfield, Missouri, Denise Lois of Burlington, and Larry (Jennifer) Lois, Jr. of Janesville, and recently found, daughter Patti; two step-children, Chad Howe of Milwaukee, and Derek (Nicole) Howe of Hudson; 12 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three siblings, Linda (Pat) Stammers, Marcia (Edward) Ludwig, Julie (Jim) Hegemann, all of Burlington; two god children, Jalena Hegemann and Elliott Hough; and many nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by his beloved bernedoodle Luna.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister in law, Dennis and DeeDee Lois; and grandson, Jack.
A gathering celebrating Larry’s life will be held from 1 until 5 p.m. at the Trading Post in Barnes on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Interment will be in the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove, on Friday Jan. 10, 2025 at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jenneane Lois.
Online condolences may be left for Larry’s family at www.bratley-nelsonchapels.com.
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