Larry John Brethouwer, 78, of Oostburg, passed away at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center
in Milwaukee, WI.
Larry was born on January 29, 1944, to Raymond and Arline (VerGowe) Brethouwer and
attended Oostburg schools. On November 16, 1968, he married the love of his life, Renee F.
Neumann, in Sheboygan Falls. He served his country faithfully in the United States Marines
Corps in Vietnam from 1968 until 1970. Larry worked as a truck driver until his retirement when
he was 63.
He enjoyed fishing, trains, tinkering around on vehicles, and spending time with family and
friends.
A funeral service will take place at the Wenig Funeral Home in Oostburg on Tuesday, June 7 th at
1:00 pm. Visitation will take place from 10:00 am until the time of service at 1:00 pm. Burial
with military honors will follow at Hartman Cemetery.
He is surived by his loving wife of 53 years, Renee Brethouwer; three children, Tammy (Mark)
Korman, Craig Brethouwer, and Troy Brethouwer; grandchildren, Donovan Korman, Alexis
Korman (Nick Davis and son, Cain), Chase Korman, Memphis Brethouwer, and Mason
Brethouwer; great-granddaughters, Elena Brion, Kaila Korman, and Ariella Davis; brother,
Robert (Yvonne) Brethouwer; sisters, Jo (Keith) Wallner, and Kathi Brethouwer; brothers-in-law,
Lyle Schoenfeld, DuWayne Neumann and sister-in-law, Mary Brethouwer, Candace (Ray)
Penland. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond & Arline Brethouwer; parents-in-law,
Robert & Audrey Neumann; brothers, Richard Brethouwer, Donald Brethouwer; sister, Linda
Schoenfeld; brother-in-law, Mark Neumann; nephews, Michael Brethouwer and Michael
Neumann.
The Wenig Funeral Home of Oostburg is serving the Brethouwer family with arrangements.
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