Lorence H. Parsch Jr.

Lorence "Larry" Parsch Jr, 84, of Rib Mountain, passed away, unexpectedly at home, on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

He was born on October 26, 1938, to the late Lorence Sr. and Betty (Muelbeck) Parsch in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Larry was a charter member of the Rib Mountain Lutheran Church; he enjoyed watching church services on T.V. and singing along to the Hymns, as well as reading his bible each morning.  Larry was a volunteer firefighter with the Rib Mountain fire department.  He worked as a CDL driver for Pepsi for 40 plus years.  Larry married Eunice Luedtke on August 21, 1960, together they had two children, Karen and Ken. Larry liked his word search puzzles, playing sheepshead, cribbage and dice.     

Larry is survived by his wife of nearly 63 years, Eunice Parsch; children, Karen (Lee) Hamerly, and Ken (Lisa) Parsch; grandchildren, Eric (Brittany) Hamerly, Curtis Hamerly, Ashley (Jason) Borrero, and Corey (Courtney) Parsch; great-grandchildren, Zayden, Adley, Parker, Tucker, and Grace; sisters, Gerri Loy, and Marlene (Reinie) Lenz; brother-in-law, Lyle Rusch; as well as many nieces and nephews. 

He is preceded in death by his brother, Chuck (Gerry) Parsch; sister, Jean Rusch; brother-in-law, Arnie (Audrey) Luedtke; and his nephew, Brian Lenz.  

A funeral service will take place on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at Zion Lutheran Church in Wausau, with Rev. Dr. Steven Gjerde officiating.  A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church, with burial at Restlawn Memorial Park to follow.  

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Zion Lutheran Church.