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Larry Schinke Obituary
Larry Ervin Schinke
April 14, 1944 ~ June 2, 2025
Age ~ 81
Larry Ervin Schinke, 81, of the Town of Stella, passed away peacefully, with his family at his side on Monday morning, June 2, 2025, at Seasons of Life Hospice in Woodruff.
Larry was born in Merrill, Wisconsin on April 14, 1944, to Ervin and Rose (Hoecherl) Schinke. He was raised in Rhinelander and was a 1963 graduate of Rhinelander High School. Larry met his future wife, Judith Keso in high school where they became sweethearts. They married on July 16, 1966, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and lived in Rhinelander. Larry began his fifty-five-year career with Lassig Brothers Construction, retiring in 2018.
Larry enjoyed playing softball and played in many local softball leagues. He later umpired for the Lake Tomahawk Snowshoe Baseball League for several years.
Larry enjoyed fishing, ice fishing, bowling, deer hunting, dartball, camping and boating. He also enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening.
He is survived by his loving wife, Judith, two daughters, Laurie (Greg) Farr of Green Bay, and Jennifer (Alex) Ott of Tomahawk, four grandchildren, Evan Farr, Nolan Farr (Annabelle Clausen), Collin Ott and Connor Ott, siblings, Helen Kuczmarski, Wilma Schinke (Mike Loka), Kathy (Pat) Mc Donald, Rose Lundberg, Pete (Amy) Schinke, and brother-in-law, Alan (Jan) Kraetsch. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, and other relatives and many friends.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Russell Schinke, sisters, Mary Ann (Duane) Huebner, Caroline Kraetsch, Margaret (Ronnie) Olson, and Gail Schinke and a brother-in-law, Conrad Lundberg.
The family would like to thank the staff at Seasons of Life especially his nurse Megan and CNA Gabbie for their excellent care and compassion. Please leave your condolences on this site for the family. A private family service will be held at a later date.
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for Larry Schinke
Michael Hanson
August 15, 2025
You are missed by everyone who loved you. You were a role model for me. I lost my Mom today. She thought much of you and your family.
Michael Maize
June 24, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Larry, (“Hammer” as us Chicago All-Stars known him as), was a great man. Always enjoyed talking with him the past years as we played Snow-Shoe Softball on July 4th. He will be missed. From the Maize and O’Gara families and friends, RIP Hammer, the game will be different without you but we know you’ll be watching down and enjoying the show. May God bless all your family and friends. RIP sir
George Angell
June 8, 2025
Will miss the “ Hammer” as he was a great friend Rip. Buddy
Craig Pautz
June 7, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Always loved this man. From his ball playing days to his deer hunting stories, I always enjoyed coming up north and reuniting. Hugs to all his family.
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Brad Pautz
June 7, 2025
Very sorry for your loss. The memories I have are priceless. He will truly be missed.
Mary Kraetsch
June 6, 2025
So very sorry to hear of Larry's passing. Such a great guy who is surely missed by many. Hugs to you all. Glen & Mary Kraetsch
Greg and Tammy Hargraves
June 6, 2025
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed dearly! Please let us know if we can help out in anyway.
Rita and Larry Mahner
June 5, 2025
So sorry for your loss, we will miss him for sure. If there is anything we can do help you Judy please reach out
Brandon and Amy Leitheiser
June 5, 2025
We only got to know Larry for about 2 years when we bought a piece of land next to his house. And in that time, he had an impact on our family. He was a household name (The Hammer) during our family conversations and we were always looking forward to seeing him drive by side-saddle on his four-wheeler and stopping by for a chat. He was a very helpful person, he mowed our lawn, moved our garbage cans and kept an eye out on our place while we were back home. This year, we were wondering where Larry was as we had not seen him and we are sorry to hear this news and he will be greatly missed. Our condolences to Larry's family in this time. We will be thinking and praying for your family.
Karl Berger
June 4, 2025
Thanks for all the memories. Thanks for all the laughs and fun. Gonna miss ya.
Jeffrey Seifert
June 4, 2025
I Thank You and your family for being such good friends to my family for the past 58 years. Larry was always there to help when needed. There are many good memories from the years at The Hodag!
Tom & Debbie Henderson
June 4, 2025
Our condolences to the family and friends of Larry. God's blessings be with you all✝
Sue
June 4, 2025
So sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Larry but I work with his daughter, Jennifer, at the school. After reading some of the other tributes, I now know where Jennifer got her hardworking and kind work ethic from. I’m sure your dad was very proud of you! Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Blain & Debbie Pasanen
June 4, 2025
Condolences to Larry’s family ! Such a hard working caring man . God bless you Big Hammer .
Sharon Clapper
June 4, 2025
So sorry for your loss. He was a great guy. Hugs to all.
Jim Erdman
June 4, 2025
Goodbye my friend!
Kathleen Kelly
June 3, 2025
I am so sorry, Judy, Lori, Jennifer, and their families. I didn't realize he was ill. I will keep all of you in my thoughts. Wasn't that long ago that I talked to Jennifer at Asprius. Not sure what else to say. I am still grieving for Tommy, it never goes away. Rely on your family; that is all you can do. Take care Judy, Lori and Jennifer. I am thinking of you.
Helen
June 3, 2025
Loved this guy
Pam and Bob Gauthier
June 3, 2025
So sorry to hear of Larry's passing. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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