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Lawrence Sowatzke Obituary
Stevens Point - Lawrence "Larry" Sowatzke, of Stevens Point, WI and formerly of Nekoosa, WI passed away on Saturday October 19, 2019 at the age of 81. He was born March 28, 1938, The son of the late Lawrence and Julia (Grutzik) Sowatzke. He spent 47 years as an employee of Domtar Paper Co. and retired as a Millwright. Larry served as a volunteer fire fighter and EMT for Nekoosa.
Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing sheepshead in City Point and spending summers at his trailer in Woodruff, WI. As an avid Wisconsin sports fan, if they played it, he cheered them on. In his younger years he played basketball and softball through the paper mill and Nekoosa Bank.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years and high school sweetheart Patricia, children: Jim (special friend Molly), Suzanne (Ron) Baltus, Rob (Nancy) and Larry (Heidi) Sowatzke. Grandchildren: Heather, Adam, Michael, Lauren, Jacob, Ashley and L J. 4 great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday Oct. 24, 2019 at the Pisarski Community Funeral Home at 2911 Plover Road, Plover, WI. Deacon Vern Linzmeier will officiate. Burial will take place in the St. Bronislava Parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of services Thursday morning at the funeral home. Pisarski Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family. For online condolences please visit www.pisarskifuneralhome.com
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Mike Marcoux
October 24, 2019
Sorry to hear about Larry. He and Pat stopped and visited us in Georgia a few years ago. He was a good guy and I am fortunate to have had him as a classmate. We wish Pat and family the best.
John Eichhorn
October 23, 2019
Sorry for your Pat. Larry and I worker together for many years and was great man to have by your side.
Jim and Sally Winkels
October 22, 2019
Sorry for your loss Pat. Jim worked with Larry for many years. He was a good guy.
Dan & Shawn Joling
October 22, 2019
Pat,
To you and your family our condolences on Larry's passing. God must have needed another good guy and Larry always met that standard. You two made a great couple and were always the ones that could be counted on. Always keep the good memories and let go of the bad.
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Margie Flores
October 21, 2019
Dear Pat and Family.
Thinking you you and the family during this time of sorrow.
Sending ❤ Love and Prayers
Love
Margie and Jenn
Susan Hladilek
October 21, 2019
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
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