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1948
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2017
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Larry Loomis Obituary
He was born on Dec. 5, 1948 in Saginaw to Burton and Rose Loomis.
Larry grew up working on the family farm, prior to moving to Oscoda, where he worked at horse stables. In 1984, he started driving semi trucks, driving through all 48 continental states, Canada and five years in Iraq.
He enjoyed hunting and spending time outdoors, walking through the woods. He loved having a garden at home and being in nature.
Larry married Diane Giffin in 1978.
He is survived by his wife, Diane; children, Larry Jr., Shanna (Wali) and Wesley; grandson, Dylan; siblings, David (Diane) Loomis, Cathy McCarty, Charlotte Loomis, Carlton Loomis, Sheridan (Beth) Dinnan, Edward (Ness) Dinnan and Laurie (David) McCord; stepbrother, Dennis Dinnan; sister-in-laws, Francis Winfree and Dawn Hissong; brother-in-laws, Douglas (Sue) Giffin and Miles Smith; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Burton Loomis and Rose (Louis) Dinnan; siblings, Carol (Bud) Flemming, Dwaine Loomis, LaNette Smith; brother-in-laws, "Big Don" Giffin, Dennis Giffin, Dick Winfree and Clyde Hissong.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 8, at Newcomer Funeral Home, 340 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay, Wis. Visitation will continue on Thursday, March 9, 2017 from 9:30 am until time of funeral service at 11:00 am at Newcomer Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
To leave a condolence or special memory for the family please visit www.NewcomerGreenBay.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Suzanne Armstrong
March 7, 2017
So sorry my friend, lots of love and prayers are going up for you and your family. Hugs,Suzy
Sadie
March 7, 2017
My deepest condolences to your family during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory, because those who passed on our precious in his eyes. (Psalms 116:15) Please take care.
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