Larry Palmer
May 31, 1958 - October 14, 2018
Obituary
MIDDLETON-On Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, Larry D. Palmer passed away unexpectedly. A loving father, brother, and son. Larry was born on May 31,1958 to Anna & Delmar Palmer in Dodgeville. Growing up in the Middleton area, Larry was a very active member of Boy Scouts Troop No. 140 of St Luke’s Lutheran Church.
He graduated from Middleton High School in 1976. After four-year service in the U.S. Army, he went on to receive a Bachelor of Science and Master’s Degree in Microbiology and Bacteriology from the UW-Madison. These degrees took him to a job at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Md. His interest in massage therapy lead him to become certified massage therapist, opening his own business. Many other professional interests lead him to pursue other careers as well.
Larry was a person who was an avid learner. He had a great love for the outdoors, animals, and politics. He was involved in many organizations associated with these interests and spent many hours volunteering on their behalf.
Larry leaves behind his mother, Anna Palmer; his daughter, Guiniviere; his sister, Ravina Horner, and Chris (Clete) Schjonberg; brothers, Jeff (Lynn) Palmer, and Brain Palmer; nieces, Shanna (Josh) Tilley, Olivia (Brian) Lamont, Grace Schjonberg, Alexia Palmer; nephew Heath (A.J.) Horner; and aunt and uncle, Linda and Lyndon Helland. He was preceded in death by his father, Delmar F. Palmer; uncle, Royal Palmer; brother-in-law, Wayne Horner; and his grandparents.
Funeral services will be held at FIRST UNITARIAN SOCIETY, 900 University Bay Dr., Madison, at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. Visitation will be at 5 p.m. until the time of the service at the church. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society, Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy, or to the V.A. Hospital Madison. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
There will forever be a Larry-shaped hole in our lives, but life hasn’t ended, just changed.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Avenue
(608)831-6761
Events
Visitation
Mon Oct 22, 2018 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CDT
First Unitarian Society (Madison) • 900 University Bay Drive, Madison, WI null
Service
Mon Oct 22, 2018 @ 6:30 PM CDT
First Unitarian Society • 900 University Bay Drive, Madison, WI null
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Nicole Bowen
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Larry was a co-worker and friend. I am blessed to have known him even when we butted heads on politics LOL. I will pray for strength and guidance for you all in this heart breaking time of need. RIP Larry you will forever be missed!
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Amber Scholz
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Larry was a great person to know and work with, he will be missed. I hope your loving memories give you comfort during this time - Amber Scholz ( he worked with me at Advantage Group )
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Andrea Hareid
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As a Middleton classmate and former Explorer Scout, I have many great memories of Larry both distant past and more recent as we met up during the end of the Feilers era. I am so sad to know that we have a world with such a great guy! Rest in peace, My Friend, rest in peace! and prayers for his family!
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RobBlanchar
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Fishing event in 2012. Larry fished our event every year and was very appreciative for taking him Fishing. He volunteered and helped with our fundraising Taste Of Madison event every year selling beer and having a great time. Larry, Thank you for your service to our Country, we will miss you, but not forgotten. Take a Vet Fishing Board of Dirrectors Rob Blanchar 608-279-0516
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Ed Mackin
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My thoughts and prayers to all the Palmer family from the Mackin family! So sorry for your loss.
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Brandon Jones
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In 2012 I worked with Larry in a Sales environment for AT&T, He taught me a lot during our journey together. He told me "it's ok to make mistakes." Larry made sure that I was comfortable in the role that I was in and made sure that I could come to him if I had any issues. The world will never be the same without you Larry. R.I. P.