Larry P. Hackbarth, of Antigo, died peacefully Thursday, March 15, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield following a courageous battle with the complications of cancer. He was 75 years old. He was born on March 22, 1936 in Antigo a son of the late Clarence and Ida (Dobbs) Hackbarth. He married Nancy Jo Blandford on October 18, 1955 in Madison. She survives.
He was a 1954 graduate of Antigo High School. Mr. Hackbarth served in the United States Navy from 1954 to 1958 serving aboard the USS Coral Sea. After service he returned to Antigo and worked with his father at Hackbarth Service Station and Motel until he became a machinist at Waukesha Bering were he was employed for 25 years until his retirement.
He was an avid fan of all sports, especially the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers.
In addition to his wife, survivors include four children, Carey Frank, Antioch, IL, Mark (Audrey) Hackbarth, Wisconsin Rapids, Susan Vanhanselaere, Fox Lake, IL and Sandra Hackbarth, Hortonville; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Carole (Rod) Lauzerne, Green Bay; and a brother, David Hackbarth, Iowa City, IA.
He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, John Frank.
A funeral service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at Antigo United Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Strong officiating. Burial will take place in Elmwood Cemetery where Antigo veterans will conduct military rites. Visitation will be 1 - 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Bradley Funeral Home and 10 - 11 a.m. on Monday at the church.
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I am sorry to learn of your family sorrow. The death of a loved one is painful. If I may, I'd like to share scripture found in your Bible that may comfort you in some way. Please take a moment to read John 6:40, 44, Ps. 36:9, 37:29.
RIP Larry. We remember our classmate with fondness. Our sympathy to Nancy and family at this sad time. May your precious memories sustain you.
I will aways remember how you taught me chess, playing on your old chess board you got when you served in the Navy. We played on a card table pulled up to your recliner and there was always a ballgame on the tv. You will be missed Poppa Larry.
Your grandson,
Victor
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