Lawras "Larry" Richgels
August 06, 1916 - July 21, 2018
Obituary
MIDDLETON-Lawras “Larry” Richgels, age 101, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018. He was born Aug 6, 1916 in Fennimore, Wis., the son of Barney and Elizabeth (Bunzel) Richgels. Larry was united in marriage to Carol McClenahan on November 4, 1940, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Madison. Larry is survived by his four daughters, Beverly (Jack) Pfister, Joellyn Richgels, Ginny Schulz, and Rosanne Richgels; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; as well as many dear friends and relatives. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Carol; an infant daughter, Donna; his daughter, Patricia Dorn; and a son-in-law, Jeff Schulz. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11a.m. on Friday, July 27, 2018, at ST. BERNARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton, with Fr. Brian Wilk presiding. Entombment will be at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 9:30a.m. until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E Cheryl Pwky, Fitchburg or All Saints Assisted Living, 519 Commerce Dr., Madison. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Events
Visitation
Fri Jul 27, 2018 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Bernard Catholic Church (University) • 7450 University Avenue, Middleton, WI null
Mass of Christian Burial
Fri Jul 27, 2018 @ 11:00 AM CDT
St. Bernard Catholic Church (University) • 7450 University Avenue, Middleton, WI null
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Tammi Alexander, Badger Honor Flight
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The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, Lawras Richgels. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. on October 2, 2010.
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Louise Back
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I am sorry for you loss.
I always remember going and sleeping over at your house. It was so fun for a country girl to spend time in the big city. I have a lap quilt that my mother made from his salesmen samples always brings back memories.
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Pat Stoltz
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Larry was like an extra uncle to us. Our families grew up together and we saw them as often as we saw our cousins. Carol and mom were best friends and Carol and Larry were our younger brother's God parents. Just last week I was thinking about him and wondering if he was still alive. Beverly, Joellyn. Ginny and Rosie I am very sorry for your loss.
Pat Back Stoltz
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Monica Walker
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Your family has my sympathy for your loss. Lawras was a childhood friend of my dad. He and Carol remained life-long friends of my parents, Wilbur and Eileen Walker of Mazomanie. My parents remembered fondly of their trip out west together. Following the deaths of both Carol and Wilbur, Eileen continued to appreciate the friendship and visits Lawras made to Mazomanie. It makes me smile to think of the laughter and stories the four of them are now sharing in heaven.
Monica Walker
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Louise Back
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A picture of my brother Kenny with his God parents, Carol and Larry. Must have been Kenny's first communion
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Wayne Pferdehirt
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Extending my condolences for your entire family. It is clear that Larry lived a long, happy life and was very well loved by his daughters. May you be blessed with many special memories of times spent together.