Larry James Boneck

Larry James Boneck passed away on Monday, January 9^th, 2023 after 77 wonderful years of life.  He was born in Wausau, WI on September 25^th, 1945 to Walter “Bud” and Emily (Kundo) Boneck.  As a child, Larry’s family relocated to Florida where he attended high school in Pompano Beach.  He proudly enlisted in the Navy after high school where he served 4 tours in the Vietnam War.  Upon return from his deployment, Larry met and was united in marriage to Kathy Schultz on July 20^th, 1968. 

His patience was groomed during his many years of employment working with his father, “Bud”.  That partnership started with building homes in Milwaukee, Florida and Hawaii during the 1970’s and continued with M. Lukas Company where Larry worked as a superintendent until his retirement.  Their final collaboration came when they took on the project of building a home for Sally Voss, the mother of his fiancé, Judy Meyer.  Possibly missing the direction of his father, his final building endeavor was the family cabin on the Cisco Chain in Watersmeet, where Colonel Evan Voss took over the supervision.  We can be certain that their conversations about the Army vs. Navy have resumed.

When asked by family and friends, Larry was always “60/40”, but those who knew him the best would say that he was “110%” when it came to the size of his heart.  There wasn’t a dinner bill that he wouldn’t fight for or a favorite shirt that he wouldn’t give you off his back.  If there was need, he was the one to call because there wasn’t anything in his power that he wouldn’t do to make someone else’s life easier.  Larry was also highly-skilled in debate.  The “Governor of New England” would definitely be able to tell you the difference between Grand Chute and Little Chute.  Always up for a conversation, Larry never missed the opportunity to thank a fellow veteran and discuss their service. 

Larry is survived by his mother, Emily, fiancé Judy Meyer, sister Linda(Kip) Werner his three sons, Todd (Vickie), Duane (Donna) and Shannon (Dawn), Judy’s son, Brent (Kara) Meyer and grandchildren Josie, Jamie, Emily, Ethan and Will along with many cousins, nieces, nephews and beloved friends.  He was preceded in death by his father “Bud”, his sister, Adria Schultz, and brother, Dennis Boneck.

A memorial mass will be celebrated Saturday 11 a.m., January 14^th, 2023 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Rothschild.  Reverend Al Slowiak will preside.  Friends and family may call from 9:30am until the time of services at the church.

Brainard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at brainardfuneral.com.