"We are very sorry to hear of Donald's passing. Janice is sure that he and Dick are together playing cards again. Our sincere sympathy to your family. ~Janice Becker and Ansay family~"
In loving memory of
Donald E. Large
May 23, 1933 - June 24, 2013
Donald Large Sr., of the Town of Belgium, passed away surrounded by his loving family in the early morning hours of Monday, June 24, 2013. He was 80 years old. Donald was born in Sheboygan County on May 23, 1933, son of the late Harvey Large Sr. and Helen Weyker Large. Donald served his country during the Korean War in the US Army. On August 7, 1954 he married Lorraine Kleckner at Holy Cross Catholic Church in the Town of Belgium. The couple farmed on the family farm until Donald's retirement in1995. He also worked at Heatwole Foundry in Port Washington for many years. Donald was a member of Divine Savior Parish, the Belgium American Legion and enjoyed playing cards, especially sheepshead. He is survived by his wife Lorraine of the Town of Belgium, seven children; Cindy (Al) Schmitz of West Bend, Bonnie (Dan) Brunner of Fredonia, Bill (Cindy) Large of Belgium, Donald (Cathy) Large of Port Washington, Dan (Annie) Large of the Town of Belgium, Sandra (Martha) Large of Port Washington, and Mary Kay (Rick) Heinold of Belgium. He is further survived by 21 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, two brothers Eugene (Shirley) Large of Port Washington and George (Sandra) Large of Belgium, sister-in-law Pat Large of Port Washington, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Harvey and Norman Large. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 27, 7 PM at Divine Savior Parish - Holy Cross Chapel, Hwy. B in the Town of Belgium. Father James Ernster will be presiding. Visitation will be held at the CHURCH on Thursday from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Lung Association appreciated. The Eernisse Funeral Home, Belgium is honored to serve the family.
Tributes
"May your family and memories help you thru this difficult time. Our sympathy to you and your family."
"I express my sympathy to your family. I'll plan to see you when in WI the end of July"
"My condolences to the entire family. Donald was an amazing man and he will be missed very much. I have known Donald for a long time, but some of my most memorable memories are when he came in with Lorraine to HoBo's. Rest in Peace."
"Aunt Lorraine and Family - I am so sorry for your loss. Even thou we have not been visiting much these past years, you have been thought of often. When I reminisce of the family get togethers, I remember the card playing the most. And the laughing everyone did when Uncle Donnie had a great hand or when he could trick someone. It always brings a smile to my face. I send my sympathy to each of you. Your niece/cousin, Kris (Kleckner) Maynard"
"Lorraine and family, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved husband/father. We have such fond memories about the laughter and foolishness we shared while playing cards and visiting. He will be missed. Cherish all your many happy memories."