Lawrence “Larry” Boden, age 63, of Rapid River passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba.
Larry was born on February 10, 1955 in Escanaba, the son of Lawrence and Dorothy (Beauchamp) Boden. He graduated from the Gladstone High School in 1973. He was united in marriage to Cheryl Deneau on December 1, 1973 at All Saints Catholic Church in Gladstone. Larry worked for the Soo Line and EL&S Railroads for 28 years, the Island Resort and Casino, Hiawatha Chef Supply and Northwest Petroleum, finally retiring in 2008. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed camping, gardening, electronics and his pets.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl; his daughter, Christina (Heath) Boden of Escanaba; his son, Adam Boden of Escanaba; grandchildren, Devin, Curtis, Riley, Tristen and Ayden; great grandchildren, Cal and Wyatt; brothers, Richard (Heidi), Francis (Judy), Mike and Steve (Stephanie) all of Sheboygan, WI and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Nault and his parents.
Funeral services for Larry will be on Saturday, January 12 at 4:00 PM at the Congregational Church in Rapid River with a dinner to follow in the church fellowship hall. Pastor Bill Rafuse will officiate.
The Boden family is being assisted by the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone.
Timothy L Murray - Gladstone, MI
My condolences. Larry was a great friend and all around great guy. RIP.
Carol Lippold - Escanaba , Mi
Sorry for loss Cheryl. Prayers for you at this difficult time.
Mike boden - Sheboygan , Wi
My brother Larry, loved him so much
Jessie Seronko - Gladstone, Mi
We are so saddened by Larry’s passing. He was such a gentle, kind soul. My dear cousin. My first little friend. Lots of fun childhood memories with him and his brothers. Sending love and prayers to all.
Dylan Boden - Sheboygan, WI
I’m gonna miss you uncle Larry. Sorry I didnt come up and visit more. Love you.
Adam Boden - Escanaba, Mi
You were always Such a kind hearted,giving and caring person…We miss you so much Dad.All the memories,of all the great times we had&shared throughout the years… i hold so close.I Love You so much Dad
Ayden Hanson - Escanaba, MI
You always knew how to light up a room with just a smile. I love you a lot grandpa and i may be late on writing this but i couldn’t miss you anymore then right now.
Adam - Gladsone , Mi
Like you’re still with us, miss you so much
Adam - Rapid River , Mi
I miss you so much dad, the memories of growing up and all the times spent with family.