Larry Platt Lathrop passed away at the age of 87, Wednesday, August 27, 2025, surrounded by family at Ridgewood Care Center in Racine, WI, following several years with Dementia. He was born May 20, 1938 in Boscobel, WI.  The son of Harold and Millie (Boak) Lathrop.  He married Jane Schnuck on June 22, 1986, at the First Baptist Church in Clinton, WI.

Larry served in the U.S. Army Reserve and U.S National Guard, being honorably discharged in 1963.  He was a land surveyor and retired after more than 30 years of employment with General Motors in Janesville, WI.  Larry was a very talented wood worker.  He made many beautiful picture frames, benches, quilt racks, and lamps for his grandchildren.  Larry loved his family and was fiercely protective of them.  He enjoyed spending time with them; always teasing they had to leave at a certain time.  He preferred his quiet time watching westerns and murder shows, or shopping antique shops with his wife and best friend.  He was a pet parent and spoiled his many beloved dogs.  He had a very special bond with his pugs Teddy and Tess.

He is survived by his wife Jane Lathrop, Sturtevant, WI.  Sons, Steve (Debbie) Lathrop, Green Valley, AZ, Eric (Kim) Lathrop, Wentzville, MO, son-in-law Glen Phillips, Janesville, WI, step-children DJ (Judy) Deschler, Manawa, WI, Kim (Bruce) Bartel, Sturtevant, WI, Shellie Seickert, Mosinee, WI.  Grandchildren, Korby Lathrop, Jacob (Nicole) Lathrop, Caitlin Gutoski, Lilly Lathrop, Matt (Megan) Deschler, Tiffany (John) Deschler, Anthony (Kelli) Crouse, Nichole (Corbias) Deschler, Jacob (Katie) Bartel, Seth (Jamie) Bell, Stephanie Bell, Cristin (David) O'Connor, Kasey Bell, Cheyenne (Carter) Bell.  Great-grandchildren, Royal, Will, Max, Ella, Reese, Arcelia, Onyx, Willow, Silas, Ezra, Corrina, Lennox, Roman, Mackenzie, Olivia, Chase, Teneille, Willow.

He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Millie Lathrop, a daughter Cheryl Phillips, a step-daughter Bonnie Deschler, great-granddaughter Iris, and three brothers LaVon Lathrop, Lyle Lathrop, and LeRoy Lathrop.

Larry's family extends their appreciation to Ridgewood Care Center 2E staff and Hospice Alliance.

Service Details

To honor Larry's wishes, there will be no service.  His family will have a burial Saturday, September 20, 2025, 1:30 p.m. at Haney Ridge Cemetery, 23002 Haney Ridge Road, Gays Mills, WI 54631 (Boscobel).