Larry Osterholz

Larry Osterholz

December 04, 1949 - May 03, 2022

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Larry C. Osterholz, 72, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Pastor Mary Ann Floerke will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Friday, May 6, 2022 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, and will continue from 12:00 P.M. (Noon) Saturday until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com

Larry was born on December 4, 1949 in Platteville, Wisconsin, son of Herbert and Genevieve (Lee) Osterholz. He graduated from Belmont High School, class of 1968. Following high school he earned a degree in mechanical drafting at the United Technical Institute in Milwaukee in 1969 and a BS in Agriculture from UW-Platteville in 1974. While attending school and college, Larry worked at Knebel's Processing, Belmont. Following graduation from college he worked for the State of Indiana as a Soil and Water Conservationist until his retirement in 2010. He enjoyed woodworking, being outdoors and tending to his yard. Larry loved and was very proud of his family.

Larry is survived by one brother, Gene (Barb) Osterholz; three sisters, Bonnie Dieter, Peggy (Michael) Klein, and Mary (Bradley) Bockhop; 13 nieces and nephews, Christopher (Theresa) Langkamp, Michael (Maggie) Langkamp, Emily (Joe) Goken, Katherine (Brian) Axelrad, William Osterholz, Anne Osterholz, Zachary (Ali) Osterholz, Kelsie (Joel) Giessbuhler, Ryan (Emily) Klein, Kyle (Laci) Klein, Daniel (Brianne) Klein, Matthew Bockhop and Molly (David) Stoney; several great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Jackie Ray, brother-in-law, Dennis Dieter and one grand nephew, Gabriel Goken.

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Bruce Klein
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Our condolences and prayers to all of Larry's family, especially to his sister Peggy and her husband Mike. Larry had a special demeanor about himself of contentment. May the memories of him be happy ones of him enjoying himself with family and friends. Bruce and Laura Klein
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Greg Biberdorf
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I so enjoyed working with Larry for over 40 years. He was a kind and diligent man. So dependable and quiet, but always prepared. God bless you, his family. Greg Biberdorf
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Doug Wolf
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Bonnie, Peggy, Gene and Mary Thank you very much for informing me of Larry’s passing. He was a great coworker and friend. I worked with Larry in Indiana for 30+ years. We did not work closely due to the nature of our jobs but when we did meet up it was always good. He was a very solid, hardworking, humble, considerate person good to be with and work with. A great team member. He didn’t make noise just did great dependable work! I talked with him via ZOOM last spring about how he did the drawings for our Stormwater Quality Manual since I was working on some revised practices. Oh, He was incredible. Thank you Doug Wolf
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Rex Brock
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Larry was a pleasure to be around and always had friendly greeting when we met. I worked with him on Indiana Soil Survey. My sympathy to all of his family and friends

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