Lawrence S. "Larry" Henski

Lawrence S. “Larry” Henski, 64 of Vanderbilt, passed away at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey on Saturday, August 15, 2015. Born in Alpena on December 14, 1950, Larry was the son of Joseph and Jane (Romel) Henski.

Larry was preceded in death at a very young age by both of his parents. He was raised by his aunt and uncle, Bridget and Stanley Gorlewski in Metz and graduated from Rogers City High School in 1970.

After attending trade school in Alpena for a couple of years, Larry moved to Gaylord to work for Champion, which later became Georgia Pacific. On November 3, 1973 he married Connie Wisniewski at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Posen. After moving to Vanderbilt, Larry continued to work at Georgia Pacific. He also owned Henski Sales & Service in Vanderbilt, a Husqvarna dealer and small engine repair shop.

A parishioner at Holy Redeemer Church in Vanderbilt, Larry also loved his family and his many friends. He will be remembered for his friendly, giving nature as he was always there to help out. An avid Detroit Tigers fan and he also enjoyed spending many hours riding “the general”, his Jacobsen tractor around his property listening to his favorite music. .

Surviving is Connie, his wife of almost 42 years; his four children, Andrea (Paul) Sherlock of Aurora, CO, Wendy (Don) Black of Boyne City, Steven Henski of Gaylord and Jacob (Karlee) Henski of Interlochen; grandchildren, Kayla, Carley, Jenna, Reese, Cash and Lucy; sisters, Geraldine, Shirley, Joyce and Lori; brothers, Danny and Johnny and many nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by a sister, Mary; and brothers, Richard, Eli, Joe, Tommy and Jimmy.

Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 850 North Center Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 2:00 PM at St. Mary Cathedral, 606 North Ohio St. in Gaylord. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery.

Those who wish are asked to consider memorial contributions to Hiland Cottage Hospice House, 1 Hiland Drive, Petoskey, MI 49770 or directly through the funeral home. Please share your memories and personal messages with the family at www.gaylordfuneralhome.com