Larry Lee Genteman

Larry L. Genteman, 66, formerly of Chili, WI, died on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at the King Veteran's Home in King, WI.Larry Lee Genteman was born on September 7, 1949 in Neillsville, WI the son of William and Lura (Mills) Genteman. He graduated from Neillsville High School and farmed for a year before entering the United States Army. He served in Vietnam. When he returned he started a 37 year career at Land O'Lakes Dairy where he blended and grinded cheese. He retired due to failing health brought on by Agent Orange. During his retirement he spent many hours volunteering at the HighGround Veteran's Memorial in Neillsville and when he moved to the Veteran's Home in King, WI he served his fellow Veteran's by delivering their mail. Larry loved hunting, fishing, golfing and watching his favorite Wisconsin sports teams, the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers and the Badgers. A real highlight of his life was when several Green Bay Packers made a visit to the Veteran's Home where Larry lived for the past 2 years. Larry's family was very important to him and he enjoyed spending time with them on holidays and celebrations. He is survived by sisters; Bonnie (Francis) Langreck of Granton, WI, Betty Berlick of Marshfield, WI, Barbara (Bill) Lucas of Willard, WI, brothers; Bill Genteman of Waukesha, WI and Vern (Cathy) Genteman of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, many nieces and nephews and a special friend, Jackie Lodzinski.Larry was preceded in death by his parents, a brother-in-law, Dave Berlick, nephew, Tom Langreck, niece, Marilyn Langreck and nephews-in-law; Patrick Hoy and Mike Slowiak.A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday prior to the service at the Gesche Funeral Home. Military Rites will be accorded by the Neillsville Veteran's Council.Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Larry's family with funeral arrangements.Funeral Home:Gesche Funeral Home4 South Grand AvenueNeillsville, WIUS 54456