Brian J.

Larrabee

It is with great sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Brian J. Larrabee, 56, of Lake Mills, on Friday, December 15, 2017, due to natural causes.

He was born on July 3, 1961, in Columbus, the son of Norman and Patricia (Moungey) Larrabee. Brian would always say how much he enjoyed his birthdate because he always had the next day off due to Independence Day.

Brian was a graduate of the Lake Mills High School, class of 1979. He then married Diane Drozdowski in 1984 and they have three children together.

He had been employed as an Operating Engineer for Payne & Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, and later Rock Road Companies. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 139 Union and Ducks Unlimited.

Brian was a family man who enjoyed spending time with his three children Rachel, Megan, and Logan. He recently said he had the best daughters and son in the world. He enjoyed golfing and hunting with Logan, teasing his son-in-law, Josh, teaching his daughters how to read a road atlas, and many special family moments filled of love and laughter. He often stopped at Patti's Beauty Salon to visit with his mother and share a cup of coffee with her. Brian enjoyed sharing stories and all his special conversations with his step father, Larry. Any extra time was spent with his children and his grand-dogs.

Brian enjoyed salmon fishing on Lake Michigan with his father and brother, ice fishing, elk hunting out west with his brother and uncles, and deer hunting in Wisconsin Dells. Many special friendships were made on the shore and in the woods; too many names to list.

Brian was famous for creating "nicknames" and had many inside jokes with family and friends. When a friend or family member phoned and needed help in any way, he would be there. He instilled in his children to help others and not expect anything in return. He was quick witted, kind, and had a laugh that will be forever remembered.

Survivors include his children, Rachel (Josh) Pederson, Megan (Ben Preston) Larrabee, Logan Larrabee; their mother, Diane (Drozdowski) Larrabee, all of Lake Mills; his mother, Patti (Larry) Zastrow of Helenville; one brother, Norman (Debra) Larrabee, their children, Samantha Larrabee, Brandon Larrabee, and Josh Roidt, all of Neillsville; Peggy McGrath, Jane (Robert) Weber; aunts and uncles; Wayne (Barb) Moungey, Violet Moungey, Pearl Schroeder, Jim (Donna) Larrabee, John (Karla) Larrabee, Paula Larrabee, Mary Larrabee-Hohlstein, Christine Ness, Nancy (Boyd) Warren, and Pat (Carl) Neesam; nieces and nephews; Roxanne (Keith) Comstock, Jared (Alison) Weber, Eric (Tammy) Markgraf, Curt Markgraf, Kevin (Alexandra) Markgraf, Katie (Nic Mason) McGrath; great nieces and nephews; Gracyn Comstock, Isabel Weber, Liam, Owen, and Kaya Markgraf; Kyle Markgraf, and Kattie, Kylee, and Kalan Roidt; his grand-dogs, Teegra, Mylee, Maggy, Cooper, Lucy, and Norman; and many close cousins, friends, and neighbors.

He was preceded in death by his father, Norman Larrabee.

A Celebration of Brian's Life will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at American Legion Post 67, 129 South Main Street in Lake Mills. Everyone is encouraged to wear their Packer, Badger, or hunting attire.

Memorials may be made to the Jefferson County Human Society due to Brian's love of his fur-ever friends (hsjc-wis.com), the American Heart Association (www.heart.org), or memorial of your choice.

A Private Memorial Service will be held for the family.

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