Larry W Hillestad
October 07, 1945 - March 20, 2016
Obituary
LODI-Larry Wayne Hillestad, age 70, of Lodi passed away peacefully of natural causes in his home on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at the age of 70.Born on October 7, 1945, Larry was the first of five sons born to parents Lawrence T. Hillestad and Delores D. Hillestad. His childhood was spent in the Poynette/Lodi area until his graduation from Poynette High School in 1965. After serving in the United States Army, Larry became a mechanic for Johnson Sales in Arlington. Following that Larry became a passionate dairy farmer working with several dairy herds in south central Wisconsin finally settling in Lodi. Larry is survived by former spouse Sandra Blomgren (Pfeffer), children; Gloria, Michael, and Elizabeth "Bee"; grandchildren Sarah Johnson, Crystal Parrell, and Thomas Morse; great-grandchildren Michelle and Racheal; brothers: Terry (Ruth), Myron (Jane); sisters-in-law Nancy and Arline. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Paul and Keith. Funeral Service will be held at PRAIRIE VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER, 923 Development Drive, Lodi, at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 1, 2016 with Pastor Chris Wilson presiding. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visitation will be held at HAMRE GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 157 South Main Street, Lodi, Thursday, March 31, 2016 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and also on Friday, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Hamre Gunderson
Funeral & Cremation Care
157 S. Main Street, Lodi
(608)592-3201
Events
Visitation
Thu Mar 31, 2016 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Hamre Gunderson Funeral Home • 157 S. Main Street, Lodi, WI null
Visitation
Fri Apr 1, 2016 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Prairie Valley Christian Center (Lodi) • 923 Development Dr, Lodi, WI 53555
Service
Fri Apr 1, 2016 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Prairie Valley Christian Center (Lodi) • 923 Development Dr, Lodi, WI 53555
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Sandra
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Our deepest sympathies on Larry's passing. I don't know if there are animals in heaven but if there are Larry will be working with the cows. Sad to lose another cousin.
Sandie (Hillestad) Weishoff
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Lori
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He was a nice kind man, ,,I'll miss him
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Diane Neumaier
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Our sympathies to Larry's family. I remember Larry being a kind, quiet and gentle man. Larry always attended the Veterans Day dinner at the Lodi American Legion Post 216. He was proud to be included and proud to attend. We are happy to have known Larry. Diane and Eugene Neumaier
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Diane Padley Smith
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I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Larry. I want to express my deepest sympathy to his family. Larry and I attended the same church while we were growing up. I have so many great memories of Larry and his family. Such a wonderful guy. We had so much fun together attending various church activities. Larry also worked for my father on our dairy farm many years ago. My parents thought the world of him too. It has been forever since I last saw Larry, perhaps, 1969, or 1970, but I remember him fondly, and as if it were yesterday. May God Speed, Larry. You will never be forgotten.