In loving memory of

Lawrence J. Schetter
May 29, 1916 - January 12, 2015

Lawrence J. Schetter died January 12, 2015 at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Antigo. Mr. Schetter, who lived at Bass Lake, was 98.
Mr. Schetter, the son of Clement and Theresa (Wolf) Schetter, was born May 29, 1916 in Mattoon WI. He married Germaine I. (Uelmen) Schetter on June 22, 1944 in Rhinelander.
Mr. Schetter owned and operated garages in Mattoon and Antigo. He was associated with the Ford Motor Company for over 50 years. He was an owner and president of Foreway Motors Ford dealership in Antigo.
After retirement, Mr. Schetter moved to Bass Lake where he operated the Bass Lake Supper Club for ten years.
Mr. Schetter enjoyed golf at the Bass Lake Country Club where he was a member for many years. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Elcho and was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 662 in Antigo for over fifty years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Germaine; three sisters, Helena Schetter, Margaret Meagher and Lorraine Pierce; and one brother, Clarence Schetter.
He is survived by a daughter, Mary Jo (Robert) Bergmann of Ames, IA; two grandchildren Mathew Bergmann, West Des Moines, IA and Katherine (Jason) Nemitz, Rosemount, MN; and one great-grandson, Samuel Nemitz, Rosemont, MN. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Monday January 19, 2015, 11 a.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Burial will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Lawrence can be made to either the Langlade County Humane Society or the Raptor Education Group, Inc., both of Antigo.

Tributes

Annmarie Gallenberger wrote on Jan 20, 2015:

"Mary, Bob and Family My deepest sympathy to all of you at this sad time! Larry sure had a wonderful life and he was a great Friend and like Family to me! we all have great stories to tell and wonderful memories! I am sure Germaine and Larry are having a cocktail in Heaven! Sorry I am out of town and could not be at the funeral!~~Love Annmarie Gallenberger. "

Ann Hoffmeister wrote on Jan 14, 2015:

"Mary, Bob and family, So very sorry for your loss. We will miss Lawrence. May your memories of fun times, lakeside, bring you comfort and peace, in the days to come. Ann and Randy"

Ann Hoffmeister wrote on Jan 14, 2015:

"Mary, Bob and family, So very sorry for your loss. We will miss Lawrence. May your memories of fun times, lakeside, bring you comfort and peace, in the days to come. Ann and Randy"

Pegi Walker wrote on Jan 14, 2015:

"I loved going to his favorite tavern. Uncle Lawrence knew everyone around the lake and surrounding area."

Jack Pierce wrote on Jan 14, 2015:

"My favorite uncle. Fondest memories as a kid visiting in the summers, riding in the boat and playing golf. Lawrence and Germaine were truly two of the finest people I ever knew. Those that knew them were blessed. Hang in there Mary Jo. Jack Pierce"

Susan Pierce Jones wrote on Jan 14, 2015:

"Uncl Lawerence..our rock. You were such a special man and bigger then life when I was growing up. I will always remember fondly the summers we spent at the lake boating and swimming. With love and fond memories...your niece Susan Pierce Jones"

Valerie Carlson Raisch wrote on Jan 14, 2015:

"Mary Jo, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your dad. Have not seen you since high school but have often thought of you and always enjoyed seeing your parents when we would be out to dinner and they would be, too. Your mom was a wonderful teacher when I was young and we had many good times at your house on 5th Avenue. Know that my thoughts and sympathy are with you now, Valerie Carlson Raisch"