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Lary Swoboda Obituary
Lary J. Swoboda P.H.D. 73, Luxemburg, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, Nov. 25, 2012, at his home of an apparent heart attack. He was born in Luxemburg, on May 28, 1939, to the late Joseph and Catherine (Daul) Swoboda. On Nov. 16, 1968, he married Janice M. Hendricks at SS. Peter and Paul Church in Green Bay. In 1968, he began his career with politics, winning the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1970, continuing the position until 1994. He headed up the Americore program, created by President Wm. Clinton. Lary taught English at Southern Door High School, later teaching Civics and Government at Luxemburg-Casco Junior High School, he was Principal at St. Joseph Grade School in Sturgeon Bay, and Principal at Oneida Grade School and High School retiring in 2001. He also taught several other locations such as Concordia University and UWGB. Then he became involved in the Kewaunee County Literacy Program, tutoring a student with English for four years. He was a member of the Luxemburg Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree and several educational organizations including Kappa-Delta-Pi and the Wisconsin retired teachers group. Lary donated numerous books to the Village of Luxemburg Library in the Village Hall, working with the Boy Scouts creating several book cases. He was appointed to the Kewaunee County Library Board. He was a member of St. Mary Church in Luxemburg and the Catholic Order of Foresters.
He truly enjoyed education, reading, visiting with the public and spending time with his monthly friends at the ROMEO breakfast club.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Janice "Jan" Swoboda; five brothers-in-law and seven sisters-in-law, Gerald Hendricks, Ken (Jan) Hendricks, David (Patti) Hendricks, all of Green Bay; JoAnn (Bob) Breister, Menasha; Karen (Lee) Bournoville, Sturgeon Bay; Jackie Van Pay, Green Bay; Joyce Hendricks, Luxemburg; Theresa Hendricks, Green Bay; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends.
Lary was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law, William (Ginger) Hendricks, Theresa Ann Hendricks, Jim Van Pay, Connie Hendricks; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gordon and Cecilia Hendricks.
Friends may call at ST. MARY CHURCH, LUXEMBURG, 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, with a closing parish prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue between 9 and 10:45 a.m. at St. Mary Church, Luxemburg, on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012. Funeral 11 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Milton Suess, the Rev. Bob Kuhrn and the Rev. Wm O'Brien officiating. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Luxemburg. McMahon Funeral Home, Luxemburg, is assisting the Swoboda Family. www.mcmahonfh.com
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in Lary's name.
A special thank you is extended to the Luxemburg Fire and Rescue Squad, and Aurora Hospital Emergency Room for the care and compassion given to Lary and his family.
Lary, you were my best friend, we were inseparable and such a team, I will miss you deeply! Love Jan.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lary Swoboda
Cathy and Jean Rieschl
December 6, 2012
I am sorry to hear about Larry's death. I think about him often and it was nice to know the both of you. Cathy and I are still going strong but live in New York. and have been here for about 11 years now. We very much miss being in Wisconsin.
December 5, 2012
Jan,
we were sosorry to hear of the passing of Larry. We knew him from his political career. He was a great person and will be missed. Tony and Marsha Frisque De Pere
Ron and Marilynn Schlise
December 2, 2012
Jan,
Ron and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. Lary was an inspiration and will be remembered by many. We will miss him, we had so much fun on our many mini trips together. We hope that your memories of all the wonderful times you had will help you through the days ahead.We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron and Marilynn
December 1, 2012
Jan,
We were very sorry to hear about Lary. He was a dear freind of Bob and I and will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers. are with you.
Sincerely,
Robert and Roberta Entringer
Dave Travis
November 29, 2012
Jan,
I'm very sorry. I've never known a couple as close as you and Lary. You two made a great team. He was a very fine man. My deepest sympathy.
Dave Travis
Patti Morin
November 29, 2012
Jan You and Lary made some of my holidays so much brighter! Thank you.
My prayers are with you.
November 28, 2012
Jan, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and help you through this difficult time.
Ken and Diane Lyman
Marlene Ropson
November 28, 2012
I feel honored to have known Lary all of my adult life. He was in politics since I was able to vote. Growing up here in Luxemburg I witnessed how often he helped out the people in his district. He always was ready to help anyone who asked. He is everything a true polician should be. God bless him for his example and service.
Mary Cuene
November 28, 2012
Jan,
I was saddened to read of Lary's passing...you 2 were such a fabulous pair for all of these years.
My heart and prayers are with you.
Love,
Mary Cuene
November 28, 2012
jan i met lary through the kewaunee enterprise--you have our sympathy he was a real nice guy-sandra temby--was christensen
November 28, 2012
Jan,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort with your memories of Larry. He will be missed by all. Take care and God Bless. Keith and Vikki Destree/Sonny's
November 28, 2012
Jan
We offer our sympathies for Larry's passing. He was a brilliant person and we admire his life time accomplishments.
Wayne & Lou Swoboda
Tom Geimer
November 28, 2012
Jan, Lary was the best example of what is right about our government and society. I am very appreciative of the fact I got to know him. A great supporter of education and the University of Wisconsin Extension.
Nancy Roberts-Erickson
November 27, 2012
Jan, I worked with Larry my first seven plus years of teaching at Luxemburg-Casco. He is remembered for a great combination of fun, fellowship, and dedication. May it comfort you to know so many share your sorrow. Sincerely, Nancy
November 27, 2012
Dear Jan,
I was so sorry to hear of Lary's passing. My first encounter with him was at Sandy Delwiche's wedding. We had an interesting political debate and I was so impressed with both of you. We were proud to call him family. Love and prayers from Des Moines. Carole Delwiche Osburn and Rich Osburn
Ron & Alice Gillis
November 27, 2012
Jan, we are surely sorry to hear of Lary's passing. I've known Lary from grade school through high school. We both taught school at Southern Door and Lux-Casco during the same years. We also worked together one summer at the Luxemburg Manufacturing. Of course, our last memories took place during our times with the ROMEO club.
The biggest impact Lary had on Alice and me was when he helped us with adoption procedures in 1967.
Christopher Davis
November 27, 2012
I will remember Lary from our conversations while I was a student at Gibraltar High School involved in Mock Trial and Badger Boys State. He was a sincere and genuine person who cared about others a great deal. He will be missed by many. May God be with the Swoboda family. My prayers go out to you.
November 27, 2012
We are so sad to hear of Lary's death. What a shock! May the good memories give you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Alice and Dave Dischler
Bernard Olejniczak
November 27, 2012
Lary was a good friend of public libraries. Accept my sympathies.
Pat Feld
November 27, 2012
Jan, we all share in you sorrow with Lary's passing. I can
still remember you both being at the lake house , when
Lary was so excited to watch the first space shuttle take off.
Such a gifted man will be missed by many.
Pat and Jim Feld
Jack Wrbanich
November 27, 2012
We are sharing in your sorrow with love, friendship and support. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family.
Knights of Columbus
Marquette Assembly
Sharon, Karen & Jerry
November 27, 2012
We are stunned at the sudden loss of your beloved Lary. He was a great representative for the people and a kind and caring friend. He always strove to grow as a person to be his best for himself and those whose lives he touched. You two were always there for each other. What a rich life you had together.
When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. And that is certainly the legacy Lary will leave behind.
Our sincere sympathy: Sharon, Karen and former colleague Sen. Jerome Van Sistine
Christopher Sherbert
November 27, 2012
I managed the B. Dalton bookstore in the Port Plaza Mall for ten years. I only knew Lary as a customer but he was one of our favorites. A genuinely nice and happy man that we all liked talking with. My condolences.
November 27, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Lary's passing and your loss. I am here for you, right next door, if you ever need anything.
Bev
Judy Geyso
November 27, 2012
Jan. I'm so sorry to hear of Lary's passing. It was over 60 years ago when Lary used to come with Katy and Bud and Aunt Caroline to visit my mom and dad. You have my deepest sympathy.
November 27, 2012
Jan, please know how sorry I am for your the loss you have just suffered. You said it best. You and Larry were "The A Team." Working together, you could accomplish anything!
Larry was a kind and dedicated servant. His impact will be felt forever. As for you, my cherished friend, I will keep you in my prayers during this sad time. And look forward to one of your warm hugs when I see you next.
Love and prayers,
Nancy
Bernard and Mary Lou Van Dreel
November 27, 2012
Dear Jan,
We are indeed shocked to learn of Lary's passing. Our sincere sympathy for your loss. Time and God's help will ease the pain of his loss. Mary Lou enjoyed working with him in the Assembly and enjoyed your company also. He was a sincere and dedicated public servant and enjoyed the respect of his colleuges.
Rolan Tebon
November 27, 2012
Would like to extend my sympathy to the Swoboda family.Lary was my teacher at Southern Door High School,& he made a positive impact on my future.He always had time to talk, never in a rush.
November 27, 2012
Jan, Barbara's and my sympathies to you during this time. I was shocked to hear about Lary. He was a very remarkable man with many accomplishments. Both you and he will be in our prayers.
Darrell & Barbara Swoboda
New Market, Alabama
PETER ARENDT
November 27, 2012
DEAR JAN OUR FAMILY EXTENDS OUR DEEPEST SORROW AT YOUR LOSS AND YOUR FAMILY , I LOOKED UP TO LARY FROM THE DAYS STARTING IN THE DAYS OF OLD SAINT MARYS SCHOOL HE WAS THE BEST, I NEVER HEARD A EVIL WORD FROM HIM IN ALL OUR TIME TOGETHER HERE,,JAN YOU HAV NO IDEA WHAT YOU AND LARYS SUPPORT FOR OUR LOSS OF SHARON MEANT,WE'RE THERE FOR YOU ALWAYS ,PETER AND ANOTHER DEAR FRIEND, DAWN
Kathy Mikulsky
November 27, 2012
Dear Jan,
So sorry to hear of the loss of Lary. My heart aches for you, he was such a kind man who will now be watching over you from Heaven. Cherish all those precious memories and remember he will always be in your heart and the hearts of many whose lives he touched.
With deepest sympathy,
(Connie H's friend)
Paula Smits
November 27, 2012
I consider Lary Swoboda to have been the best teacher I had while a student at LC. He had a great way of explaining concepts and showed a deep respect for his students. As an assemblyman, he always took time to respond to and help his constituents. He was truly a great man.
Michael Arendt
November 27, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Larry. I've known Larry all of my life. I have nothing but respect for a life spent helping so many people, as an educator, political leader, etc.,as well as a supportive friend. He attended so many of my performances over the years and I sincerely appreciated his support and friendship. But that is what Larry was about befriending and helping others. I will keep Larry in my thoughts and prayers.
Gary Ferron
November 26, 2012
To the Family of Lary Swoboda: You have my deepest sympathy. Lary was my freshman English teacher at Southern Door in 1965-66 and I will always remember him for his ready wit and his ability to coax the best from his students. Though I never saw him again after that year, he always served as my model of what a teacher should be. As I went on to teach for the last 37 years, I regret that I never got the chance to thank him properly. So, the best I can offer is "Thank you, Lary. You set one heck of a standard!" Rest in peace.
Judy Bligiske
November 26, 2012
Jan I wanted to send a little message to you from my mom and I. We sat behind you two weeks ago on Judy's gambling bus and shared your delicious doughnuts to celebrate your anniversary! Our deepest sympathy to you. So shocked to read about this in the Press Gazette. Please accept our sympathy. We really enjoyed always talking and visiting with both of you. We will pray for Lary and you too. Peace,from Judy Bligiske and Evelyn Vandertie(my 95 yr. old mom)Hopefully we will meet again on more bus trips when you feel like going.
JoAnn Vogel
November 26, 2012
Hello-Jan,
I would like to offer my sympathy. I am remembering our fight for the recognition of women's contribution to an Estate , starting in 1973. Wisconsin Women for Agriculture fought for 8 years. We really appreciated the help that Lary gave us through the introduction of AB 106.
Thanks , Lary,
JoAnn Vogel--WWA
christi kacalo
November 26, 2012
Lary, you were a great family friend, you and jan were always part of the family, you will be sadly missed,
Sue Dewane Vine Lorraine Dewane
November 26, 2012
Lary was a wonderful example to all of us of what one person can do in a community, for students, for his state, and country. He was always interested in what you were doing, reading, and interests. As my mother always said when Lary was in Madison, "With Lary and Jan, you get two hard workers for one vote". We will miss this kind, smart man.
Tom and Jennifer Hermann
November 26, 2012
A highly educated man and public servant of the best kind. He never lost the common touch. Curiosity, kindness, welcoming,and never too good to shake someone's hand. The mold has been broken. Sincere sympathies and fond memories.
November 26, 2012
A very, very sad day. Please remember all the good Lary did and never, ever forget him.
Peace & Love,
Lars Johnson Family
November 26, 2012
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Judi Eiting
November 26, 2012
Janice,
Our sincere sympathy in the death of Lary.
We will keep you in our prayers, during this difficult time.
1958 St. Peter & Paul Saints
Breakfast gals
Judi Eiting
Mary Voyles
November 26, 2012
Jan, I am so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Lary. He was my Civics teacher at LC Middle school. I grew to admire him for all the wonderful things he did for our community while serving in the political arena. Lary truly loved the people of this area. I am so grateful that I got to spend some time with him during the last campaign season and for the good-bye hug we shared when Pat and I left.
You should be very proud of the life the two of you had together helping others. Know that I, and many others, thank you and will always have special memories of Lary.
I hope the thousands of people whose hand he shook over the years take the time to say one quick prayer in thanks for his service.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless You, Lary. Rest in Peace.
November 26, 2012
To The Family of Larry Swoboda-- I met Larry as a senior in high School-- I attended Sevastopol and we competed in FFA speaking contests. I notice that Larry earned a PhD, and likewise I did and moved to Oklahoma in 1970. Thus, my only contact was via the media,but I realized early on and saw it continue that he was a great representative for the people of NE Wisconsin. My sympathy to you. Trent Gabert
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