Larry Cotch of Clayton, WI died Sunday January 21, 2018 at Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI at the age of 86, surrounded by family.

Larry Cotch was born on January 1, 1932 in rural Clayton to John and Mary (Dado) Cotch. He graduated from Clayton High School in 1950. On February 14, 1952, he married Verna Dietrich in Pine City, MN. Shortly after, they moved to Albuquerque, NM, and then returned to Clayton after 1.5 years. Upon return, Larry worked for Anderson Windows for a short while, until he was laid off. He then was hired at Stella Cheese in Clayton, where he worked for 39 years, until his retirement. In his spare time, Larry enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, card playing and had a love for wine making, with many enjoying the fruits of his labor. And of course, in true Wisconsin fashion, he loved the Packers. Family was the center of his life, expressing extreme love and pride for his wife, son and daughter-in-law, but especially his grandchildren.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Cotch and siblings: John Cotch, Mike Cotch, Elaine (Cotch) Bjurstrom, Walter Cotch, Alvin Cotch, Robert Cotch and infant sister, Marlyn Cotch.

Larry is survived by his wife of 65 years, Verna Cotch of Clayton, WI; son, Darren (Carrie) Cotch of Elk River, MN; grandchildren, Kennedy Cotch and Carter Cotch; sister, Irene (Cotch) Kaehler of Barron, WI; sister-in-law, Frances Cotch of Hudson and many nephews, nieces, family and friends.

Larry was always the life of the party and spent his life building relationships with many people. That has been evident from all the love and support over the past weeks & months during his illness.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 26, 2018 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in the village of Clayton. A visitation will be held from 4-7 PM on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at the Williamson – White Funeral Home in Amery, WI with a prayer service following. A visitation will also be held the hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at the Clayton Cemetery. Casketbearers are: Henry Kaehler, Alan Cotch, David Bjurstrom, Keith Cotch, Barry Schaffer and Brian Fellrath.