Larry Ellis

1936 ∼ 2020

Larry Ellis
Larry M. Ellis, 83, of Kenosha, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Azura Memory Care from COVID-19. Born on October 18, 1936, in Millville, WI, he was the son of Orville and Geneva (Perry) Ellis. He later moved to New Lisbon, Prairie DuChien, then Hillsboro. He graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1954. He served in the United States Army in the 11th Airborne from 1955 until he was honorably discharged in 1963. On September 17, 1960, he married Loretta Brandt in Hillsboro, WI. Larry was employed by Chrysler as a laborer- electrician and foreman, for 30 years until his retirement in May of 1991. After his retirement, he worked as a part-time electrician when he wasn’t golfing or traveling with his wife. He was an active member in the Kenosha Bownman and helped set up the range on Highway 50. During his time in Kenosha Bowmen Archery League he shot a perfect score of 300 with his recurve bow. Hitting the bullseye 60 straight times from a distance of 10, 15, and 20 yards. He went from archery to golf and spent many days with his clubs on his motorcycle traveling to different golf courses to play with his buddy, Lloyd Glaser. He attended Prayer House Assembly. Larry is survived by his wife, Loretta of Kenosha; two children, Kevin (Trinette) Ellis of Pleasant Prairie and Garry (Mary) Ellis of Somers; four grandchildren; one brother, Jerry (Adella) Ellis; and one sister, Sandra Kuhnley. He was preceded in death by his parents. A private visitation and funeral service with Full Military Honors will take place at Proko Funeral Home. Interment will be private at Southern WI Veterans Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Prayer House Assembly would be appreciated by the family. To stream Larry's service please copy and paste http://client.tribucast.com/tcid/29795046 into your web browser at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111 60th St. 262 654 3533Visit & Sign Larry’s Online Memorial Book At:www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

Kayla Crowson May 27, 2020
Sending you all lots of love from the Brandt and Crowson family in Texas. We love you all and are rejoicing alongside you all for the day we will be reunited with bodies and minds anew! What a blessed assurance we have in Him. Continually praying peace over your hearts today and each day to come.
kjbell1015@gmail.com May 25, 2020
Growing up with Loretta, Larry,Kevin and Gary as our life long neighbors had been a blessing. From skateboards and bikes to gardens and laughs. Marriages, grandkids forever memories and stories we will share of not just a neighbor but our family! We are blessed for yesterday today and what we will continue to share, laugh and love in honor of his memory.Love you all so very much,Kristin, Jim and LJ
Sean May 24, 2020
To Loretta and the whole family,We send our deepest sympathies for your loss. Larry will be missed by us and everyone that knew him. Thank you for being such great neighbors!!The Hackett family (Sean & Rachelle, Brian & Kelly, Mike & Brooke, Jim, Miykala, Kyle Hackett)
Janet Koski May 22, 2020
Fond memory of Larry at Prayer House with his endearing wife Loretta. Deepest Sympathy...Janet Koski- Mesa Az
Nadine Myers May 22, 2020
Dear Loretta and Gary,My sincere condolences in the loss of your beloved husband and father. May the Lord draw near and comfort you. Sincerely,Nadine Myers
Ted Becker May 21, 2020
Loretta, Kevin and Gary.We offer heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy at the loss of your husband and father, and life-long friend, Larry. We still think about the many good times out at the Kenosha Bowman so many years ago. We remember fondly playing mota and drinking beer with you and your family as well as with Wayne and Bonnie Kibler, Irv and Doris Wilson, Wally Eulenbach, the Van Cheenas, and a lot more.Ted & Leanne Becker