Irene S. Larkee's Obituary
IRENE S. LARKEE
WATERTOWN, WISCONSIN
FORMERLY OF WAUPACA, WISCONSIN
Age 93, passed away peacefully on her birthday on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Marquardt Health Center in Watertown, WI. She was born May 27, 1922 in Ogdensburg, WI; daughter of Emil and Rose (Reineck) Fahser. On October 23, 1946, Irene married Edward G. Larkee in Yazoo, MS and together they shared 54 years of marriage before his passing on September 29, 2001. Irene worked with her husband and the rest of the Larkee family for many years with Tip Top Shows, an outdoor amusement business. She will be deeply missed by all of her loving family and many friends.
Irene is survived by:
Children: Beverly (Larry Bush) Larkee of Watertown, WI
Gary (Sandy) Larkee of Riverview, FL
Tracy Larkee of Miami, FL
Grandchildren: Chad (Lisa) Duchow of North Freedom, WI
Brad (Heidi) Duchow of Sarasota, FL
Andrea (Dave) Young of New Castle, CO
Marty (Kellie) Larkee of Riverview, FL
Great-Grandchildren: Mariah, Sierra, Corey, Morgan, Tanner, Sydney, Rhianna, Doug, Skylar, Madison, Collin, Kelsie, and Alissa.
Siblings: Burnette Pagel of Neenah, WI
Vernon (Mary Ann) Fahser of Manawa, WI
Milton (Jackie) Fahser of Oshkosh, WI
Delvern “Shorty” (Joan) Fahser of King, WI
Charlene (Gene) Johnson of Manawa, WI
Sister-in-law: Marsha Fahser of Weyauwega, WI
Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Rose Fahser; her husband, Edward Larkee; one brother, Mayford Fahser; and one brother-in-law, Norman Pagel.
A Funeral Service will be on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca, WI. Pastor Jeffrey S. Fletcher will officiate. A visitation will be held on Sunday from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Holly Funeral Home. Burial will be at Lind Center Cemetery following the service on Sunday. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.
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