Larry Eifert

STOUGHTON-Larry E. Eifert, age 61, of Stoughton, passed suddenly on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at his home. He was born on Nov. 30, 1955, right here in Stoughton, the son of Roy and Johanna Eifert. Larry graduated from Stoughton High School in 1974. He was a real estate broker in town for 17 years and had recently, in March of 2016, partnered with Robert Lange as owner and a managing broker of Our House Realty. While he had dissolved his building company, Yankee Builders, years earlier, he still enjoyed "flipping" houses and turning something rundown into something beautiful again. Larry also poured his heart into two not-for-profit organizations he helped found; Buddy of Mine, which he founded in 2011 with Mya Everson, and the Gathering Table, which he founded in 2013 with Stef Hammis. He would do whatever he could to help anyone in need. Larry found peace of mind and calmness in 5K's, biking, working out, hot yoga and walking Buddy, his faithful border collie. He was heavily involved in the Blackhawk, Lakeview and Ezra churches and lived to spread Jesus' message of love; helping others and making sure to let them know that "It's on Jesus". Other than the activities already mentioned Larry was a volunteer in his community and in the Madison area. He was a Stoughton Sports Booster and UW Madison Sports Booster and coached his son, Sam's, basketball and baseball teams from kindergarten through 8th grade. When he was finished coaching, Larry continued to cheer on both his sons through their high school careers, especially proud of his son Zach for taking on the challenge of the Stoughton Boys Swim Team. Larry was on the Friends of Norwegian Culture Board of Directors, participated as Lead Arbeiter for Syttende Mai and was named the 2015 Volunteer of the Year in Stoughton. He worked the shot clock for the UW Women's Basketball team for the past 20 years and was involved in Big Brothers/Big Sisters along with his best friend, Kelli McKinley, where they loved and supported Kaliyah. Larry enjoyed his work through Peanut Butter and Jesus; spreading the love of Jesus through a shared PB&J and bag of chips. He is survived by his sons, Samuel M. Eifert and Zachariah C. Eifert; brothers, Louis (Sue) Eifert and Terry Eifert; and good friends, Kelli McKinley and Stef Hammis. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; his best friend, Buddy; and close friend and business partner, Jon Nelson. A Funeral Service will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 1358 Hwy. 51N at Jackson St., Stoughton, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. "Today's Forecast - God Reigns and The Son Shines." Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Hwy. 51N @ Jackson St. (608)873-4590