Lawrence (Larry) VanderPerren, 91, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 from natural causes. He was born on Aug. 20, 1924 in Suamico to the late William and Alvina (Van Ark) VanderPerren. Lawrence lived all his life on the family farm homestead in the Howard-Suamico area. He has been a resident of San Luis Nursing home the past 15 years. Lawrence enjoyed listening to the Brewers and polka music and watching the Packer games.

Survivors include his sister, Rosemary Kabacinski; nine nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Beverly Toellner; brothers-in-law, Harvey Toellner and Donald Kabacinski; niece, Laurie Landwehr.

Family and friends may call at the Pfotenhauer Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Howard-Suamico location, 1145 Cardinal Lane, on Friday, Mar. 11, 2016 from 3 until 5:30 p.m. Funeral Service 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences welcome at www.PfotenhauerFuneralHome.com

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name.

The family extends a special thank you to the staff at San Luis for all the love and care they provided.