Larry Elliott Davis

1952 - 2024

Larry E. Davis (Rabbi), 72 of Oshkosh, WI, lost his battle with Parkinson's and went into his Saviors waiting arms on November 28, 2024, surrounded by his family. Larry was born to Robert and Rosemary (Unser) Davis on July 5, 1952. He graduated from Lourdes Academy in 1970. After high school he attended Fox Valley Tech to become an auto technician. Larry had a passion for cars and became an ASE Master Technician and ended up working for Basler's, Purath, and Bergstrom's for a total of 30 years in the auto business. He loved working on small engines of any kind and was always there when someone needed help with anything. He loved helping people. He enjoyed boating, camping, fishing, and projects around the house, and car shows.

In July 1979, Larry married Jean (Schroeder) and in 1981 they had a son, Jay.

Larry is survived by his wife Jean and son Jay (Teresa) Davis, sisters Susan (Brian) Nett, Linda (Dennis) Schultz, Sharon (Ted) Klevay, Ann (Tom) McCormick and brothers Mark Davis and John (Jeri) Davis, numerous nieces and nephews, and Godchildren Leon Nett, Laura Marthaler, Grace Seibel and Dana Schroeder.

He is preceded in death by their daughter Elissa, his parents, and grandparents and his beloved pets Homer and Libby.

Larry's family would like to thank their neighbors for always caring for the upkeep of their home. They also wish to thank the caregivers (every one of you) at Eden Meadows and the Hospice team of Heartland, for their kind and loving care. They were all very special to Larry and Jean.

A gathering with family and friends will take place on December 16th, 2024, visitation from 10:30-12 :00 pm, service at 12:00 pm, at St. Raphael's Church at 830 S. Westhaven Dr. Oshkosh, WI, 54904, followed by a luncheon.

In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, in memory of Larry Davis. Larry was wanting to donate his body, a long time ago so students could learn more about him, and his body went to the Medical College of Wisconsin. He will truly be missed by all because he touched so many lives. His sense of humor was infectious. He always had something to say to the nurses and CNAs, like "Good Morning Beautiful." He was a kind and gentle soul. He was a good father, husband, son, and brother, and loved his whole family very much.