Obituaries

Lawrence A. ‘Larry’ Hetzel Lawrence A. ‘Larry’ Hetzel, 79 of Plain, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at UW Hospital in Madison.  Larry was born March 31, 1942, in Plain to John and Mary (Brickl) Hetzel.  Larry was married to his loving wife, Rhonna (Ruhland), for 44 years this October 1st.  He was father to Courtney (Hetzel) McCarty and her husband Ace McCarty of Sun Prairie. Larry is survived by his siblings Dolores Liegel, Jeanette (Richard) Limmex, Bernie (Vernon) Liegel, Dan (Darcy) Hetzel, Ambrose Hetzel, and Julie Hetzel (Lois Baseler); sister-in-law Jackie Hetzel; his mother-in-law Sally Ruhland; his brother- and sister in-laws Steve Ruhland (Holly Breitkreutz), Diane (Greg) Brent, Duane (Julie) Ruhland, Sandy (Dave) Ruhland, Laurie (Bob) Haas, Cheri (Bill) Carpenter; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Larry most enjoyed his time spent fishing with several close friends and doting over his honorary children KayDee (Kallan) Maxwell, Jessica Schmitt, and Kyle (Riley) Schmitt. He especially enjoyed spending his days with honorary grandchildren Andrew and Tyler Maxwell. Larry was preceded in death by parents John and Mary Hetzel; brother in-law Florian Liegel; and father-in-law Charlie Ruhland. A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at 11 a.m. at St.  Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain.  Fr. Garrett Kau will officiate burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 17, 2021, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Plain EMS and Fire Department.  The family requires everyone in attendance to wear masks and social distance.  Online condolences are available at www.staffordfuneralhomes.com.  Online condolences available at www.staffordfuneralhomes.com.  The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green is assisting the family with the arrangements.