Larry Wayne Coen, age 81, passed away July 10, 2018 at the Golden Age Manor in Amery, Wisconsin. Larry was born on March 29, 1937 to Alvin and Madeline Coen.

Larry enlisted in the Army after high school and was trained as a medical technologist. After serving in the army he worked at Lakeview Memorial Hospital in Stillwater, Minnesota and there he met Patricia VanTassel. They were married and from that union 2 children were born, Bart (Lisa) and Bret. After Patricia's passing, Larry met Katherine (Kitty) Johnson. They were married in 1998 and resided in Amery, Wisconsin until Larry's health prevented him from living at home. Larry moved into the Golden Age Manor and Kitty lived in an apartment nearby. This allowed them to continue to spend time together.

Larry loved fishing, gardening and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was known for his wonderful sense of humor and quirky sayings. His grandchildren share his love for animals and nature. From deer to bunnies his home in the country was sometimes a menagerie. Larry and Kitty often hosted family events and picnics. Every holiday was complete with decorations.

Larry is preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia, his parents, Madeline and Alvin; siblings, Ruby, Ruth, Ora, Mertyl and Edward. He is survived by his wife Kitty, siblings, Iva, Alice and Robert; Sons, Bart (Lisa), Bret, a stepson, Matt (Sandy), step-daughters, Michelle (Travis) and Becky; his pride and joys were his 11 grandchildren, Hannah, Allie, Morgan, Brett, Bailey, Michael, Matthew, Brenna, Jayden, Asher and Ryann.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 18 ^th at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church with Father Gene Murphy officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 until the time of the service Wednesday at the Church. Interment will take place following the service at the St. Patrick's cemetery in Milltown, Wisconsin.