Werth, Larry Lee

Larry Lee Werth, age 69, of Manawa, died on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at Riverside Medical Center in Waupaca. He was born on October 18, 1942, in Waupaca County, son of Harold “Dick” and Leona (Schmidt) Werth. On June 15, 1968, he was united in marriage to Diane Kasten in Cedarburg. Larry served his country with the U.S. Army from 1963-1964. After high school, Larry worked for Smiley Miller, then at FWD in Clintonville, Faulks Bros., Pete Niemuth Trucking and also Murphy Concrete. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and his many friends. Larry was a member of the Florida Flywheelers and co-founder of the Union Thresheree Mean’s Club. Collecting, restoring antique machinery provided him with precious years developing the Union Thresheree and the hope to hand down joy of old men and their toys. One of Larry’s greatest joys was appearing on the History Channel show “American Pickers”. He was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Symco. Survivors include his wife Diane; children: Jerrod (Jolene), Heather (Paul) Timm, Warren; grandchildren: Dylan, Dawson, Kassidy and Karson; mother Leona Werth; siblings: James (Joyce) Werth, Darlene Maleug and her friend Bryan, Betty (Lynn) Jepson, Bruce (Mary) Werth; brother-in-law, Randy Kasten and sister-in-law, Susan Kasten. He is further survived by special friends: Clyde, Harold, Kenny, and Terry and his partner in crime and benefactor Blake Johnston, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Harold “Dick” Werth and a brother-in-law, Bruce Kasten.The funeral service for Larry was held on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Symco with Rev. Jeffrey Smiles officiating. Burial is in Union Cemetery in Symco. A visitation for Larry was held on Monday, May 28, 2012 from 4-8 at the Cline-Hanson-Dahlke Funeral Home in Manawa and on Tuesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. A special thank you to the Riverside Medical Center ICU nurses and staff, and also Dr. Bauer for their care and concern of Larry. Cline-Hanson-Dahlke, 176 N. Bridge St., Manawa, www.clinehansondahlkefuneralhomes.com