During his working years, Larry had worked for Plumfield Nursery, Lawrence Emanuel, Johnson Furniture, then owned Larry's carpet Service for 20 years, then worked for Petersen Body Shop, and Fibertech before retiring due to his health.
On February 23, 1960, he was married in the Salem Lutheran Church in Fremont to Bonita Kay Klevemann.
Survivors: wife - Bonita
2 daughters - Lori Kay and husband Jeff Strong of Cedar Bluffs
April Anne and husband John Prusia of York
4 sons - Garland Dean and wife Gini Goracke of Meadow Grove
Brian William Goracke of Herman
Jeffrey Alan and wife Shelly Goracke of Fremont
Chriss Lyn and wife Shannon Goracke of Fremont
11 grandchildren
2 sisters - Norma and husband Teryl Bokowski of Fremont
Gloria Goracke of Fremont
special aunt - Adeline Hilbrink of Fremont
Larry was preceded in death by his parents Orlie and Emily, mother-in-law Malinda Brandt, and a special brother-in-law Louis Bertelsen.
A memorial service will be held 10:30 AM Friday (June 6th) in the Church of the Nazarene in Fremont (960 Johnson Rd) with the Rev. Tom Shaw officiating. The committal will be in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Church of the Nazarene and to the Fremont Area Medical Center Foundation. There is no visitation, however friends may sign the register on Thursday until 5 PM at the Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont.
Condolences(8)
Jane Jaworski-Andersen
Blair, NE Friday, June 6, 2008 Bonnie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.Allan Murphy
Battle Creek, NE Thursday, June 5, 2008 Garland and Gini, my condolences to you and your family, it's a loss when you loose a parent but be sure your memories with your dad will never leave you. In reading Larrys obituary it appears he was having some health problems; this helps one prepare but it's still very hard when it happens. I went through the same thing last year at this time so I know what you're going through. Donna and I wish you and your family the very best; our thought's and prayers are with all of you.walter &patsy klevemann
fremont, ne Thursday, June 5, 2008Amy and Tim Heimann
Fremont, ne Thursday, June 5, 2008 Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God bless you and your family. Sincerely Tim and AmyRandy, Diane Lieswald
Tilden, Ne Thursday, June 5, 2008 "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your heart be troubled and do not be afraid John 14:27 Hold this verse close to your hearts and let God give you peace through this time. DianePaul and Harlene Garnhart
York, NE Wednesday, June 4, 2008 God bless your family through this difficult time. Know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many.Tom&Patty Jorn
ANKENY, IA Thursday, June 5, 2008 We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know we are thinking of you all during this time.Terri Oliver
Fremont, NE Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Jeff & Family, Sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Our prayers are with you. Sincerely, Terri Oliver Danny, Willie & Lacey