Larry W. Wolden

Larry W. Wolden, age 74 of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at Arborview Court. He was born on July 8, 1949, in Wisconsin Rapids the son of Wayne and Beverly (Petersen) Wolden. He graduated from UW-Stevens Point.
Larry married Barbara Wright in 1970, They had two children Brian and Amy. They were divorced in 1993. He later married Susie Pankratz who passed away in 2017. Barb and Larry were reunited later in 2017.
Larry worked as a pipefitter, then as a purchasing agent for Consolidated Papers until the company changed hands. He then began a career as a Contract Buyer for the Wisconsin Public Service Corporation until his retirement. Larry enjoyed his job and was most proud of his part in the procurement of everything necessary for the construction and start-up of the Weston 4 Power Plant.
Larry is survived by his son, Brian (Kathy) Wolden of Nekoosa; daughter, Amy (Shane) Scheel of Rudolph; four grandchildren, Kayla (Kristopher) Lynch of Chicago, Illinois; Jace Wolden of Wisconsin Rapids, Elijah Scheel and Landon Scheel both of Rudolph. He is further survived by his sister, Linda (Len) Jensen of Lonsdale, Minnesota, and his brother, Lyle (Brenda) Wolden of Wisconsin Rapids.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by his second wife Susie.
Larry loved to travel and enjoyed both the ocean and the desert. He enjoyed many cruises, he went on several fishing trips to Canada, traveled in Europe and the US, in the past 6 years he and Barb enjoyed winter months at their second home in Mesa, Arizona.
Larry had a variety of other interests and hobbies: he shared a love of tractors with his dad through an Allis Chalmers collectors’ group, he also collected toy tractors. Larry was very involved in the Wood County 4-H Market Animal Sale. He also enjoyed target pistol shooting. Larry was known for his woodworking ability; He repurposed many antique pieces into unique creations. His creativity was amazing. After retirement he learned metalsmithing and made jewelry. He also learned to make stained glass pieces. Larry loved collecting antiques, especially stoneware. In recent years, he and Barb enjoyed numerous “junkin trips” with his lifelong friend and co-worker Don Tessmer.
Funeral Servies will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pioneer Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the services on Friday at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank the staff at Aroborview for their professional and compassionate care.
Memorials will be gifted to the Red Wing Pottery Museum in Red Wing, Minnesota.
The Herman-Taylor Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.
“GOOD, BETTER, BEST. NEVER LET IS REST, UNTIL YOUR GOOD IS BETTER AND YOUR BETTER IS BEST.” - Wayne Wolden (Dad)