Larry Gritzmacher

Gritzmacher, Larry MADISON-Larry Gritzmacher, age 59, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at his home. He gracefully accepted his lung cancer diagnosis and lived life fully up until his death. Larry was born on Oct. 29, 1950, in Madison, the son of Dale and Jean (Grant) Gritzmacher. He graduated from LaFollette High School in 1968. Larry married Janet Aldworth on Jan. 27, 1973, in Eau Claire. He dedicated 39 years to his career at AT&T, with many recent efforts to the Disaster Relief Team. Larry's greatest passions were his dogs, hunting and fishing. He created many adventurous memories exploring any unbeaten path with whomever could keep up. Larry cherished the walks with his grandson. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Janet; children, Mike (Ron) of Columbus, Ohio, and Michelle Gritzmacher; grandchildren, Brady and Reagan; his mother, Jean; sisters, Dawn Collins of McFarland, and Jill (Brian) Wolff of Madison; and many nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Dale; brother, Dean; and brother-in-law, Larry Collins. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2010. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. Inurnment will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dane County Humane Society. A Fisherman's PrayerGod grant that I may live to fishuntil my dying day,and when it comes to my last castI then most humbly pray.When in the Lord's safe landing netI'm peacefully asleep,That in His mercy I be judgedas big enough to keep. Memorials: Memorial contributions may be made to the Dane County Humane Society. Cemetery: Inurnment will be at a later date. Visitation: Visitation will be at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. Service: Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2010.