Obit: Larocque, Alan L. (1957 - 2022)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Larocque, Dawson, Rose, Kutil, Steger, Jensen, Rongstad, Day, Hardrath, Chingway, Erikson, Edwards, Shelley, Juhlke, Westberg, Endres, Marten, Shinkle, Uhlig, Hoogland

----Source: Life Tributes Funeral Home (Spencer, Clark Co., WI) 5/26/2022

Larocque, Alan L. (2 October 1957 – 24 May 2022)

Alan L. Larocque, age 64, of the Town of Sherman, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Alan was born on October 2, 1957, in Marshfield; son of Aurele Larocque and Shirley (Dawson) Rose. He was a 1975 graduate of Abbotsford High School. Alan has a daughter, DeAnne Marie, born on February 4, 1976. He later married Jodi Kutil Steger on October 20, 2001, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spencer. When Alan and Jodi were united in marriage, Alan gained two sons, Ben and Matt and Jodi gained a daughter, DeAnne. Together, they raised their family united as one.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Spencer.

Al was hardworking, giving and kind to all that knew him. He was a provider for his family and a “being there” type person for his friends and family. He was employed at Liberty Homes in Dorchester for 22 years and at Counter-Form LLC in Marshfield for 19 ½ years. When it came to construction or mechanics, he was a jack of all trades. He painted and fixed up many cars over the years. He enjoyed many outdoor activities such as: camping, boating, and fishing in Phillips and many snowmobiling trips were made. He looked forward to being in the woods with his crossbow during deer season. He also enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, especially “Sheepshead”.

Those who will cherish his memory include his wife, Jodi; his daughter, DeAnne (fiancé, Troy Jensen); his sons, Ben (Anna) Kutil and Matt (Bridget) Kutil; his grandchildren, Austin (fiancé Jayme Rongstad), Jordan Day and Emma Kutil; his mother, Shirley Rose; and his father-in-law, Clarence Steger. He is further survived by his siblings, Linda (Carl) Hardrath, Sandi (Jim) Chingway, Cindy (Kirk) Erikson, Cheryl Edwards, Susie (Kevin) Shelley, Jesse Larocque and Jeremy Larocque; his in-laws, Gail and Mark Juhlke, Luann Steger and Judy and Mark Westberg; his many nieces and nephews, other relatives and countless friends. Al is further survived by his little pug companions: Millie and Ruby.

Special Nightingales that helped care for Al in his final days: Stacey, Lindsey, Courtnie, Jen and Gail. We are forever grateful.

Al and Jodi celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary with a trip to Jamaica with family and friends in January. We are so thankful we had this time to enjoy and celebrate. Thank you DeAnne, Troy, Jordan, Jayme, Austin, John, Stacey, Gail, Megan, Angie and Josh for the great memories.

Huge thank you to John and Stacey Endries and Gerry and Dorothy Marten for helping Al with outside duties. Thank you to John, Will, Pat, Brandon and Stacey for the help with re-stocking our firewood supply.

Thank you to Dr. Leon, Rachel, Dr. Karim, Jaimie, Teams on 6 & 8 North as well as Marshfield Medical Center Oncology Department and to the staff at Heartland Hospice; Miranda, Lizzy, Ruth, Josh and Jenny.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spencer with Rev. Kevin Hoogland officiating. Committal services will be held privately at a later date. Family and friends are invited to gather for a visitation at Life Tributes Funeral Home in Spencer on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, from 5 P.M. until 7 P.M. and again at the church on Wednesday from 10 A.M. until time of service. The honor of pallbearer belongs to: John Endries, Brad Juhlke, Kyle Juhlke, Ryan Day, Brad Shinkle, Joshua Edwards. His honorary pallbearers will be his Godchildren: Kelly Uhlig and Adam Shelley.

In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting memorials in Al’s name for a special remembrance to honor him.

Al’s arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home-Spencer. Please visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com  to share thoughts and condolences.

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