From 1974 to 1992, he was elected as Clerk of Circuit Courts. He graduated in 1980 as a Fellow of the Institute of Court Management. Larry served in the Naval Reserve and was a member of the VFW. He participated actively in The Democratic Party and received the Jim Arena award in 1998 for his deserving service. After 18 years in office he retired and devoted his remaining years to his wife, family and his garden.
Larry will be missed by Joan, his loving wife of 61 years; their nine children and their spouses, John (Michael Novak), Gary (Annemarie), Prof. Maureen (Dr. William Schara), Mark (Christine), Matthew (Annette), Patrick (Mindy), Michael (Leslie), Kevin (Tina) and Katy (John Wisch); 22 grandchildren, Dennis (Nicole), Quinn, Devon, Kai, Nathan, Nolan, Logan, Liam, Madison, Maison, Madelyn, Marley, Landon, Katelyn, Collin, Reilly, Meghan, Lindsey, Lauren, McKenna, Teaghan and Kamryn; as well as his sister, Kathleen Johansen.
Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Friday, April 2, 2010, from 4 until 7 p.m. at Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home at 803 Main St., Racine. And again at St. Mary’s By the Lake Catholic Church, 7605 Lakeshore Drive, Racine, on Saturday, April 3, 2010, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of Funeral Mass at 11 a.m.. Memorials can be made to The Hospice Alliance of Kenosha – 10220 Prairie Ridge Boulevard, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158-1946 or St. Mary’s By the Lake Catholic Church.
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
3 comments:
Larry was a wonderful man, as well as a great father and husband. We were blessed to have known him, and proud to have been part of his life.
Our prayers go out to Joan, and to the rest of the Flynn family.
He will be sorely missed.
Ron and Wendy Schulz
My condolences to the Flynn family. It has been years since I have seen them, but I have wonderful memories of gatherings at their home. Besides Larry and Joan, my husband Tom and I also had a close relationship with Maureen. Over the years we lost touch however the time spent together will never be forgotten.
I no longer live in Racine so I will be unable to attend the funeral. My thoughts and prayers will be with you as you mourn the passing of a wonderful human being.
Sincerely,
Kathe Kexel
My condolences to the Flynn family. I have wonderful memories of gatherings at the Flynn home. Besides knowing Larry and Joan, my husband Tom and I had a close relationship with Maureen. Although we have lost contact over the years, the fond memories will always remain. I no longer live in Racine so will be unable to attend the funeral. My thoughts and prayers wll be with the entire family as you mourn the passing of a gentle kind soul.
Sincerely,
Kathe Kexel
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