Lawrence Schremp, of Antigo, died Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Langlade Hospital under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. He was 97 years old. He was born on January 15, 1915 in the town of Harrison, Marathon County, a son of Theodore and Emma (Zimmerman) Schremp. He married Doris Mosher on June 17, 1950 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Antigo. She survives.

Mr. Schremp was head of the maintenance department at Langlade Memorial Hospital where he was employed from 1938 until retirement in 1987. He was also a star route highway contractor for the United States Postal Service delivering and picking up daily to post offices in Elton, White Lake, Pickerel, Pearson and Bryant. He owned the mail route for 30 years ending his deliveries at age 92. He enjoyed working his hobby farm with 38 head of cattle.

Survivors including his wife are two daughters Kathy (Joe) Fermanich, Antigo, Tammy (David) Monk, Wausau; two sons Dan (Trish) Schremp, Antigo, Dave (Colleen) Schremp, Antigo; eleven grandchildren John, Christina, Matthew and Mary Fermanich, Carolynn (Rex) Runzheimer, Taylor Schremp, Sara (Justin) Schroepfer, Nick and Katrina Schremp, Steven and Conner Monk; nine great grandchildren; a brother Herb (Verna) Schremp, Mosinee; a brother-in-law Jack Winnega, Antigo; two sisters-in-law Faith Schremp, Wausau and Dory Willis, Antigo.

He was preceded in death by a son Terry, seven brothers, Harvey, Herbert, Robert, Raymond, Paul, Ernest and Morris Schremp; two sisters Irene Keen and Elsie Winnega.

A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church with Rev. Omer Kelley officiating. Entombment will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to services.

The Bradley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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