Larry Nutting

Larry D. Nutting entered into eternity and into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, freed from cancer, on June 15th, 2023, at the age of 72.

Being the third child blessed into a family of eight, he was the first of five sons. Born October 26th, 1950, in Wausau, he was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Helen (Chrudimsky) Nutting, and his niece, Katie (Nutting) Von Rueden.

He attended Wausau Public Schools and graduated from Wausau Senior High in 1968. From his early years he served many friends and neighbors, mowing lawns and delivering newspapers. He began his career working at a local bank and the Red Owl grocery store. He joined the U.S. Postal Service in 1969, retiring with over 34 years of service in Wausau. His high work ethic brought forth many certificates of accomplishment throughout his career.

Larry (“Big Red”) had a passion for all kinds of sports, especially the Green Bay Packers. His skills at handball, racquetball, golf, and table tennis were daunting. He was also known to many as “Stringer Dude”. Restringing rackets for tennis and racquetball enthusiasts would become another important service he provided locally and regionally for players and whole teams, especially the Wausau East tennis teams. He passionately enjoyed watching skilled players in many sporting events and was well versed in their statistics and biographies.

Larry was a dependable volunteer with many organizations, and was a blessing to his family and friends, and made close connections all over the Wausau, Plover, and Stevens Point areas. He was generous- seeming to always have the right gift to present. Many more were blessed as he volunteered each Thanksgiving Day serving food at a church for those in need. He was a caring and generous brother, uncle, and friend to many. He was also actively involved with many other family friends in Stevens Point and Plover, supporting them in their activities and accomplishments.

Larry is survived by his seven siblings, Marge (Wayne) Peters and family, Karen (John) Goetz and family, Mary (Rick) Skadahl and family, David (Joy) Nutting and family, Ron Nutting and family, John (Kathi) Nutting and family, Bob (Deb) Nutting and family, including a host of nephews and nieces.

A memorial celebration, greeting and gathering will be held on September 9th from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church, 152111 Tulip Lane (Formerly 5100 Hummingbird Rd), Wausau, in the Fireside Fellowship Room.  Memories of our brother will be displayed, refreshments will be served, and an open microphone will be available for anyone who wants to reminisce on stories about Larry, the great storyteller. The Nutting Family is very grateful for the staff at Brainard Funeral Home.

If you knew our brother, you knew he had a passion for sharing his amazing knowledge of sports, and historical events. You were sure to walk away better informed on a wide range of subjects.

In his memory, support youth sports and activities, volunteer serving meals at a church or community event on Thanksgiving, be a “Big Brother / Big Sister”, write encouraging cards and letters sent through the US Mail, be reliable, give fun gifts, and last but certainly not least, tell silly jokes and smile. We miss you, Brother.