Larry R Schachenmeyer, of Clatonia, passed away peacefully Sept. 20, 2022, surrounded by family.
He was born July 20, 1943, in Crete, to Raymond and Velma “Dot” (Schlichtemeier) Schachenmeyer. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church of Clatonia. He graduated from Clatonia High School in 1960. On Feb. 16, 1968, he married Jo Carol Pucket. He was a third-generation farmer and bonded livestock buyer from 1968 to 2021.
Larry loved farming, going to cattle sales, playing cards, singing, his dogs and spending time with his friends and family. He didn’t know a stranger and was willing to give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He was extremely quick witted, loved to tell jokes and stories and his laughter was contagious. Anyone who knew him knew he was special and one of a kind.
Larry is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jo Schachenmeyer; five children, Jennifer (Bruce) Jung, Debra (Aaron) Jacobsen, Lori (Justin) Rousseau, Amy Holliday and Ed (Kyndra) Schachenmeyer; nine grandchildren, Colton (Heather) Rupprecht, Ethan (Londyn) Rupprecht, Anson Jacobsen, Avery Jacobsen, Libby Rousseau, Isabel Rousseau, Andrew Holliday, Emaline Holliday and Carter Schachenmeyer; five great-grandchildren, Chloe Jo Rupprecht, River Rupprecht, Dylan Dendinger, Kailyn Dendinger and Madilyn Dendinger; two sisters, Leora (John Riechers) and Judy (Jerry) Bergmeyer; many nieces, nephews and cousins and his life-long friend and cousin, Dorane Baehr.
The funeral service will be Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wilber. Honorary pall bearers are his nine grandchildren who all had a special place in his heart. Memorial contributions are suggested to Clatonia Fire and Rescue. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.kunclfh.com.
