Lawrence M. Dolphin
November 08, 1947 - January 20, 2014
Obituary
DOLPHIN, LAWRENCE M.
LODI-Lawrence (Larry) M. Dolphin, age 66, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 8, 1947, in Madison to Marvin and Rosie (Wenger) Dolphin Sr. Larry married Susan A. (Lafferty) Dolphin on December 22, 1997.
Larry worked as a mechanic with Oscar Mayer for over 33 years until his retirement. His favorite place was working in his garage. Larry loved to restore cars, especially working on his 1956 Ford. He was a renowned handyman and could fix most anything. What Larry didn’t know, he would call his friend Pat Zantow and together they would figure it out. He was very creative in wood working and loved to build things. Larry loved to hunt with his brothers and his cousin Ron Wenger. He especially loved spending time with his family and friends.
Larry is survived by his wife, Susan; daughter, Tracy Lynn (Dolphin) Archer; stepchildren Crystal (Mike) Hoffman and Benjamin (Danielle) Brault; 11 grandchildren; siblings, Elaine (Morris) Dixon, Rosalind (Michael) Bushnell, Marvin (Paege Heckel) Dolphin Jr. and Bill (Laura) Dolphin; and many nephews, nieces, aunts and uncles. Larry was preceded in death by his parents and stepdaughter, Ashley Brault.
Celebration of Life will be held at HAMRE GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 157 S. Main St., Lodi from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm on Sunday, January 26, 2014.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com
Hamre Gunderson
Funeral & Cremation Care
157 S. Main Street, Lodi
(608)592-3201
Events
Service
Sun Jan 26, 2014 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
Hamre Gunderson Funeral Home • 157 S. Main Street, Lodi, WI
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Tom Sanders
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larry was a good brother" inlaw".he was also my friend. I will miss him alot. and I know everyone else will to. I hope he rests well. He deserves it. He will be watching over us now.
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Sue Dolphin
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I love and miss you so much!!!
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John Mertens
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Larry and I go back many years 1968 . we road many miles together on our Harley Davidsons. we had great times and many memories . he also was a great big Ford man. restoring painting and making them shine and go fast.. I have lost a very good friend.. so Larry my friend keep them shining . your friend Johnny Mertens.
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Pamela Coyle
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Jon and I are praying for all of you. So sorry for your loss!
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Dennis Lafferty
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Sue, Tina & I will miss Larry more than you know. Though we were never there that much we did enjoy our time with Larry and I was glad to see that you were happy for once. God Bless and you both will remain in our prayers.
Dennis and Tina - your older brother
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Daniel Hughes
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sue I'm sorry for your loss. i like larry. he made me laugh love you