"I was sad to hear of Larry's passing. Always friendly and helpful. We'll all miss him here at Holy Family parish! Lisa Strong"
In loving memory of
Lawrence John Swomia, Jr.
October 21, 1938 - July 6, 2022
Lawrence John Swomia Jr, of Elcho, died July 6, 2022 at his home in Elcho. He was 83 years old. He was born on October 21, 1938, in West Allis, a son of Lawrence and Johanna (Jajtner) Swomia. He married JoAnn Wutdke on September 19, 1964, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Milwaukee. She preceded him in death on June 22, 2019.
He was a graduate of West Allis Central High School.
Larry served in the United States Air Force reserves. He was employed at Allis Chalmers for several years before working for J.I. Case in Racine as an Industrial Engineer for 31 years. He retired at age 56 and moved to Post Lake.
Larry was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Elcho where he participated in the Men's Club and served as an usher. He was a member of the Post Lake Improvement Association. He stayed active cutting wood, playing cards with friends, golfing, and enjoying a good Manhattan!
Survivors include a daughter, Kim (Jeff) Swanson of Ixonia; three sons, Kurt Swomia of Racine, Kevin (Christine) Swomia of Racine, Brian (Mandy) Swomia of Sun Prairie; four grandchildren Matthew and Ryan Swanson, Haley and Sydney Swomia; a sister, Joyce McGuiness of Sun City South Carolina.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Don McGuiness.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 23rd at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, Elcho with Reverend Arul Kennedy Gaspar officiating. Burial will take place in Elcho Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow starting at 1 p.m. at the Post Lake Improvement Association building in Post Lake, WI.
Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to services.
Bradley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences at www.bradleyfh.com.
Tributes
"We first met Larry in 1999 through a mutual friend, Don Janusiak aka "Nush". We asked Larry to join our Slick Willie Invitational Golf Outing which we held twice a year at Bass Lake Golf Course. Larry played in every outing except our 60th held this spring. Although he wasn't able to play because of his pending knee surgery, Larry joined us for dinner and our steak cookout at Butch Meyer's cottage on Lower Post Lake. We all loved Larry's humor, personality, and love of life and became close friends. Larry was a good golfer but always seem to play much better on the flag event holes. He won more than his fair share of flag events to where we nicknamed him "Pot Hunter" and he was always quick to put his winnings in his wallet right next to his first communion money. He was a great guy, a tough competitor, and a true friend that will be deeply missed when we meet this fall for our 61st. RIP Pot Hunter!"
"My deepest sympathy to Larry?s family and friends. He was liked by everyone and was a great friend to my parents (and the family). I remember him always telling a joke and giving us a good laugh. You?ll definitely be missed. "
"My wife and I were neighbors with Joann and Larry for 25 years or so. They were the best neighbors anybody could ask for. A typical weekend was we arrive late fri evening and Joann is calling us to come over for cocktails, or Larry is walking across the front of our cottage shacking a glass mixing jug full of manhattans His favorite highball and mine to. He always called me "Brad my boy" when ever we met.i have so many great memories of Larry and Joann. Deer hunting Larry would always walk over and look into our wood shed to see if we had anything hanging. Many times he help look for down deer and help drag out as well. I can not remember how many times we either went out for dinner or had dinner at each other's houses..There always will be a place in my and my wife's heart ??t for Larry and Joann. Thank you Brad Busch..."
"Jim and I were very saddened to hear of Larry's passing. A great friend of ours...many hours sharing golf, cards and friendship with him and JoAnn. Always in our hearts... Condolences to the family. With love and heartfelt sympathy...Jim and Joannie Swierczynski "
"Larry was such a great guy....Loved visiting him and JoAnn and going out on the pontoon boat where Larry showed us all the great fishing spots that we never caught any fish!!......Love and hugs to the Swomia family......"
"Larry was such a wonderful guy! He will be missed by many! Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. "