05/26/2026
Larry Gaudette, age 87, of Deerbrook, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026 with Carol and his family by his side. He was born on July 14, 1938, in Antigo, Wisconsin, the son of Arthur and Alverta (Becker) Gaudette. On October 8 1960, he married the love of his life, Carol Bostwick. Larry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who cherished time spent with his family.
Larry grew up in Lily, Wisconsin, where he attended Lily Elementary School and graduated from White Lake High School in 1957. In September of 1957, he began an apprenticeship with the Masonry Union and worked for Brickner Construction in Milwaukee. In March of 1974, Larry moved to Antigo and, together with his brother-in-law Edwin Burkhart, founded G & B Masonry. He remained dedicated to his trade until retiring in 2002.
Larry enjoyed snowmobiling, UTV rides, playing cards, and watching sports. Above all, he especially loved cheering on his grandchildren at their sporting events. He was also proud to be a founder and a board member of the Lily Snowmobile Club.
Larry is survived by his loving wife, Carol; daughters Linda Bauknecht of Deerbrook and Kathy (Butch) Perrot of Antigo; five grandchildren, Nicole (Nick) Novak, Matthew (Jennifer) DeGrave, Ashley (Eric) Groskreutz, Michael (Michelle) DeGrave, Jason Bauknecht; and twelve great-grandchildren. He is further survived by sisters-in-law Denise Gaudette, Patty Gaudette, Cathy Bostwick, and Karen Bostwick; and brothers-in-law Verlin Bostwick and Ray (Bev) Bostwick.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Joyce Burkhart and Betty Jaje; brothers Howard Gaudette Donald Gaudette and Earl Gaudette; brothers-in-law Eddie Burkhart, Ralph Bostwick, Judy Bostwick, Irvin Bostwick, Linda Bostwick, Wayne Bostwick, Art Bostwick a s Rudy Jaje, sisters-in-law Phyllis Bostwick, Dorothy Bostwick, Debbie Schwingle, Pat Bostwick, Pat Gaudette, and Carol Gaudette; and great-granddaughter Loretta Below.
A Celebration of Life will be held on July 18, 2026, at BZ’s Gas Station in Bryant, Wisconsin.
Larry’s family would like to extend their gratitude to all of the staff at LeRoyer Hospice.