Laurence "Larry" Linton Horstmeier

November 3, 1937 - July 8, 2016

Laurence “Larry” Horstmeier, age 78, of Arena passed away Friday, July 08, 2016 at his home. He was born November 3, 1937 in Hermosa Beach, CA. He was the son of Paul & Margaret (Hopkins) Horstmeier. Larry volunteered for the Arena Fire Department for many years. He enjoyed the open road of trucking and taking care of his family. Almost a 30 year survivor of a heart transplant we would like to thank the UW Hospital and Clinic staff for their care throughout the years. We would also like to thank Upland Hills Hospice of Dodgeville for their compassion and care. He will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife Betsy Horstmeier of 59 years; their 5 children, Sue Coleman of Pine Bluff, WI, Vicki (Mike) Hart of Necedah, WI, Phil (Debbie) Horstmeier of Verona, WI, Lance (Joan) Horstmeier of Arena, WI, Sandy (Doug) Mayer of Monroe, WI; a brother, Paul Horstmeier of Monona; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his brother, Robert Horstmeier and grandson, Jason Wittman. A small family service will be held at a later date. The Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center assisted the family with arrangements. On line condolences can be made at www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com