Larry Vier egge

Larry Lee Vieregge, born October 11,1937, to Owen and Louise Vieregge, entered into the presence of his Savior and Lord on December 26, 2024, at age 87 in Marshfield.

On June 6,1958, Larry married Dorothy Saunders. They built a life centered on faith, family and service for 67 years. Larry is lovingly remembered by his children: Carol (Stephen) Mishler, Linda (John) Hodgell and Mary Benz; and his grandchildren: Rachael (Carey) Helwig, Judith (Justin) Turner, Cyndi (Spencer) Hamann, Emily (Chris) Chen, Michelle Benz, Elijah (Ashley) Hodgell, Josiah (Kyla) Mishler and Elena Hodgell. His great-grandchildren include William, Hannah, Rebecca, Andrew, Roger, Elizabeth, Henry and Isaac Helwig; and Jeremiah, Jonathan, Jameson, Jesse, Justice, Jeneva and Josianna Turner.

Larry owned and operated LaDot Shoe Store for 42 years. He provided quality footwear and exceptional service. He volunteered in the community at the Child Development Center, Jaycees, Opportunity Development Center, Kiwanis and Chamber of Commerce. He was active at Calvary Bible Church as a board member, trustee, elder and junior high Awana Clubs leader for over 34 years. He received the Christian Camping International Distinguished Volunteer Award in 1989 for his work at Crescent Lake Bible Camp. Larry also volunteered at New Tribes Mission Homes in Sanford, Fla., (now Ethnos 360), for over 25 years, assisting in building and renovating homes for retiring missionaries.

Larry will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His memory inspires others to live with the love and devotion that defined his life. He would not wish for anyone to think he was perfect, but rather to see him as a sinner saved by grace. At age 33, he came to understand that Jesus died to take the punishment for his sins, and that he could simply put his faith in Jesus for forgiveness and salvation. Larry’s relationship with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ became the cornerstone of his life. As he said, “The greatest choice you can make is to choose Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord. You’ll never be sorry for that choice.”

Those wishing to express their sympathies are encouraged to direct their donation to the family for a gift to Ethnos 360, a ministry dear to Larry’s heart where he volunteered for over 25 years.

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