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Larry Perrodin

Larry J. Perrodin, 82, of Athens, passed away on June 28, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau.

He was born in the town of Goodrich. A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. this Thursday, July 7, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Athens, with the Rev. George Graham presiding.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Athens. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. on Thursday until the funeral service at the church.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home in Athens is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

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