Obit: Hartzell, Larry N. (1958 – 2021)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Hartzell, Nichols, Wojcik, Sauer, Clark, Chromy

----Source: THORP COURIER 29 Sep 2021

Hartzell, Larry N. (18 Oct 1958 – 24 Sep 2021)

Larry N. Hartzell, 82 of Gilman, died Friday, September 24, 2021, at Aspirus Medford Hospital. He was born on January 31, 1939, to the late Lowell and Goldene (Nichols) Hartzell. Larry grew up in the area and graduated from Gilman High. He married Lillian Ingles on October 18, 1958, at the Gilman Presbyterian Church. Larry served in the National Guard for six years during which he served one year of active duty.

Larry was a Milk Hauler for over 40 years. He enjoyed the outdoors which included snowmobiling, boating, and camping. The couple also enjoyed taking many wonderful trips, especially to Alaska. He loved working in his shop and making firewood. After retiring, he was involved for the next 10 years in various I trucking adventures. In his later years he enjoyed many games of Skipbo and Spinner.

Larry's greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lillian; four children: Tammy (David) Wojcik of Hannibal, Shane (Dana) Hartzell of Gilman, Robin (Julie) Hartzell of Cadott and April (Jeff) Sauer of Thorp; 19 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Dawn (Keith)|Clark of Gilman.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, I October 1, 2021, at the Gilman Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Chromy officiating. Burial will follow in the Meadowbrook Cemetery-Gilman. Visitation will be from 4- 8 p.m. on Thursday and one hour prior to services Friday I all at the funeral home.