It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Larry Arnold Kahl, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, who was called home on October 23, 2024.

Larry was born on October 1, 1940, to Arnold and Ethel (Duncan) Kahl in Barron, Wisconsin. After spending a year at Watertown Seminary School, he graduated from Prairie Farm High School in 1958. Larry's work life began as a farmhand, followed by a position at Twin Town Cheese in Arland. He then moved to Seattle, where he worked as a dispatcher for Boeing's Minuteman Program and married his beloved wife, Joann Edith (Kunkel) Kahl, on December 1, 1961.

In May 1963, Larry and Joann returned to the Midwest to raise their family closer to relatives. He took a job at Control Data Corporation in Roseville, Minnesota, before relocating to Pepin, Wisconsin in 1976. While working as a production control manager at Northern Wisconsin Manufacturing, he made lasting memories with his family for 11 years before finishing his career at Warman International in Madison WI.

Larry was passionate about sports. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, football and he was also an avid deer hunter. He was a devoted fan of the Wisconsin Badgers and the Green Bay Packers. Larry was also actively involved in the Lions Club where he proudly contributed to their award-winning parade float as a Happy Whistler. Also, an avid fisherman, he volunteered with the Sportsman Club, participating in numerous fishing contests at Lake Poskin. He was a dedicated member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Almena serving as an elder and trustee since his retirement in 2001.

Larry is survived by his beloved wife Joann, his cherished children: Maureen Peters, Barry (Julie) Kahl, Corrine (Scott) Replogle, and Jeffrey (Evelyn) Kahl. His sister Sheila Eggen. He is also lovingly remembered by his grandchildren: Amanda (Lance) Pronschinske, Krista (Trapper) Burmeister, Hanna (Joshua) Molter, Brandon Hoff, Darrin Kahl, Jennah (Nelson) Holo, Charla Replogle (Tay), and Seth Replogle (Cierra), Gabrielle Kahl (Andrew), Zachery Kahl (Natalie), Cody Kahl (Emily) along with his twelve additional great-grandchildren: Peter, Lucas, Dakota, Sienna, Dillinger, Ellie, Eva, Gabe, Caleb (Lizbeth), Alexis (Blake), Drayke, and Mycah. Larry was also loved by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, faithful neighbors Gregory and Geraldine Webster; all his friends and acquaintances.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Ethel (Duncan) Kahl-Hall-Watson, Maureen’s husband David Peters and their infant son James David, his sister Sharron (Jerry Glaser) and son Joel Glaser, Sheila’s husband David Eggen, his brother George and his wife Sandy.

Visitation at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Almena, Wisconsin on Saturday, October 26th at 10 am. Funeral service to follow at 11 am.

• Officiating Pastor: Reverend Ike Nicholson
• Funeral coordination services: Skinner Funeral Home, Cumberland WI
• Pallbearers: Brandon Hoff, Darrin Kahl, Seth Replogle, Zachary Kahl, Caleb Hoff, Cody Kahl

Larry's warm spirit and kindness touched many lives, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to St. Matthew Lutheran Church or the Poskin Lake Sportsman’s Club in his memory.

Last Update: Oct 25, 2024 2:16 pm CDT