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Lawrence R. “Larry” Klawes, age 80, of rural Mukwonago, WI, a former Burlington, WI resident passed away peacefully on November 11, 2016 at home after a brief battle with cancer. Larry was born in Waukesha, WI on May 22, 1936 to the late William and Lucy (nee: Grabow) Klawes. On October 15, 1955 he married Janet M. Schave at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Janesville, WI. Larry was employed as a truck driver for over 40 years. After retiring the big rig, he drove for Medix Ambulance and did dealer trades for several car and truck dealerships. Larry’s other interests included raising 4-H animal projects with his grandson, his membership with the “Red Power Club” and his love of cub cadet tractors.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Janet; daughters, Lori (Darwin) Pahl of Fall River, WI, Patti (Tom) Clarey of Burlington, WI and Cindy Klawes of Mukwonago, WI; grandchildren, Bradley (Holly Molus) Klawes, Peter Jalensky, Kristina Jalensky, Ashley (Jesse Stewart) Clarey, Joseph (Jayme) Clarey; great-grandson, Brenton Klawes. He is further survived by sisters, Ruth Ann (Roger) O’Day, Virginia Carpenter; brothers, Dennis (Sue) Klawes, Daniel (Barb) Peplinski and Randy (Darlis) Klawes; in-laws Karen King, Roger Schave, David Schaffe, Neale LeMense and Lucy Klawes and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; siblings David Klawes, Allen (Janice) Klawes, William Klawes and Bonnie Tirado; in-laws, Arlene LeMense, John King and Philip Carpenter.
A celebration of Larry’s life will be held on Saturday November 26, 2016 from 1 to 5 p.m. with a gathering for friends and family at the Fellowship Hall of Caldwell Methodist Church, 8504 Caldwell road, Mukwonago, WI 53149. Henke-Clarson Funeral Home, Janesville assisted the family.

Lawrence R. “Larry” Klawes, age 80, of rural Mukwonago, WI, a former Burlington, WI resident passed away peacefully on November 11, 2016 at home after a brief battle with cancer. Larry was born in Waukesha, WI on May 22, 1936 to the late William and Lucy (nee: Grabow) Klawes. On October 15, 1955 he married Janet M. Schave at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Janesville, WI. Larry was employed as a truck driver for over 40 years. After retiring the big rig, he drove for Medix Ambulance and did dealer trades for several car and truck dealerships. Larry’s other interests included raising 4-H animal projects with his grandson, his membership with the “Red Power Club” and his love of cub cadet tractors.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Janet; daughters, Lori (Darwin) Pahl of Fall River, WI, Patti (Tom) Clarey of Burlington, WI and Cindy Klawes of Mukwonago, WI; grandchildren, Bradley (Holly Molus) Klawes, Peter Jalensky, Kristina Jalensky, Ashley (Jesse Stewart) Clarey, Joseph (Jayme) Clarey; great-grandson, Brenton Klawes. He is further survived by sisters, Ruth Ann (Roger) O’Day, Virginia Carpenter; brothers, Dennis (Sue) Klawes, Daniel (Barb) Peplinski and Randy (Darlis) Klawes; in-laws Karen King, Roger Schave, David Schaffe, Neale LeMense and Lucy Klawes and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; siblings David Klawes, Allen (Janice) Klawes, William Klawes and Bonnie Tirado; in-laws, Arlene LeMense, John King and Philip Carpenter.
A celebration of Larry’s life will be held on Saturday November 26, 2016 from 1 to 5 p.m. with a gathering for friends and family at the Fellowship Hall of Caldwell Methodist Church, 8504 Caldwell road, Mukwonago, WI 53149. Henke-Clarson Funeral Home, Janesville assisted the family.