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2012
Larry Hanks Obituary
Lawrence H. "Larry" Hanks, 69, of the town of Lomira, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012, at his home.
He was born on April 6, 1943, in West Bend, the son of the late Hiram and Marion (Heinrich) Hanks. Larry grew up farming with his family and spent many years driving truck for Omar Bakery, milk trucks and numerous years of OTR semi-driving. He will fondly be remembered for his love of fishing, hunting, camping and socializing with his family and friends. Larry was a good hearted man who always loved a good time.
Those Larry leaves behind to cherish his memory include three daughters, Sandy (Mike Sebald) Collier of Lomira, Julie (Charles) Bast of Milwaukee and Brenda Hanks of Fond du Lac; seven grandchildren, Craig and Cory Collier, Arial and Aaron Hanks, Bree Vanderwal and Sienna and Jacob Bast; five great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Kylie, Carter, Xavier and Kayleigh; a brother, Donald (Rosella) Hanks of Yakima, Washington, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by a son, Timothy James Hanks.
Memorial services for Larry will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 29, 2012, at the Kietzer-Miller Funeral Home in Lomira with Will Jewson officiating.
Relatives and friends will receive visitors at the funeral home on Saturday from noon until the time of services.
Additional information and guest book may be found at www.millermartinfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry Hanks
Margaret, Mary and Linda Couette
January 3, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Merlin Ott and Rhonda Ott-Bahr
December 30, 2012
Our sympathy to Sandy, Julie, Brenda and your families at this difficult time. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Merlin has often spoke of Larry and all the fun, crazy things they used to do. God bless.
Peggy Couette
December 29, 2012
Thinking of all of you girls, Sandy, Julie, Brenda and your families on this day. My heart and prayers to you and may god comfort you!
The Valesh Family
December 29, 2012
Julie and Charlie, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time.
December 29, 2012
my prayers go out to you Brenda and the rest of your family Ron and Carol Boehning sister in law to Del Kimball
Tim Bast
December 28, 2012
My deepest sympathy to you Julie, Lord Bless you & your family..
Tim
Tina Abitz(Boyd)
December 28, 2012
Sandy & Family, Sorry for yor loss I will keep you and your family in my prayers. He will always live forever in your hearts.
Don Hanks
December 28, 2012
I am going to miss you Brother and all the good times we had.
Mike & Debbie Hanks
December 28, 2012
We Loved uncle Larry and know he will be greatly missed on earth but also know we all have a new guardian angel with a huge caring heart looking after us all!!
Jean Jean-Rene
December 28, 2012
May the love of family and friends help you through your darkest times.
Jean Jean-Rene
December 28, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jean Wielgosh
December 28, 2012
To the daughters of Larry, Sandy, Julie and Brenda and other family members : I am very sad for your loss. My Brothers Walter,Ron and myself have many funny and loving childhood memories of Larry. He was a wonderful part of our lives and will never be forgotten.Our hearts go out to all of you.
God Bless you. Jean Wielgosh (daughter of the late Walter Kimball)
Cindy Brown Barden
December 28, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Kell&Phil Wheelehan
December 27, 2012
May the light&warmth of this candles glow bring you peace&cherished memories of the warmth&glow that your Dad showed to others.His spirit dwells within you until you all reunite in our heavenly home.
Kelly Kremer-Wheelehan
December 27, 2012
Sandy,Julie&Brenda,My heart is saddened by the passing of your Dad.He was always so caring&friendly to me.I will treasure the memories while growing up&all the "we didn't sleep overs"@your house.Your Dad always added fun to those times! Please know you are all in my prayers.Cherish those precious memories.All my love,Kelly Kremer-Wheelehan
Christine and Andrew Swider
December 27, 2012
Dear Bast family, we are saddened by the loss of your father, father in law and grandfather. May God provide you with strength through this difficult time.
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