Larry John Veldboom

Larry John Veldboom, 76, of Hingham, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital.

Larry was born to Elmer and Lucille (Simmelink) Veldboom on July 12, 1948, in Sheboygan. He attended Oostburg High School. Larry worked at the Belgium Foundry for his entire working career until his retirement.

Larry was united in marriage to Barbara Meyer on March 29, 1969, at Trinity Lutheran Church.

He enjoyed playing cards, cribbage, and bowling in a league. Larry was an avid storyteller and loved spending time with his family.

Larry is survived by his wife, Barb; children, Steve (Vicki) Hibbs, Lorie (Don) Nyhof, Eric Veldboom, Sherri (Adam) Berkey; grandchildren, Chelsea (Jason) Otte, Jesse (fiancé Katie) Hibbs, David (Kendra) Nyhof, Stephanie (Josh) Arndt, Travis Veldboom, Tyler Veldboom, Brynn Oppeneer, Ashlyn Berkey, Addison Berkey; great-grandchildren, James McElligott, Caleb Otte, Ryan and Aubrey Nyhof, Charlotte, Harper, Mallory, and Theodore Arndt. He is further survived by his siblings, Connie (Jeff Halida) Felde, Phillip (Pamela) Veldboom, Dennis (Virginia) Veldboom; siblings-in-law, Ron (Diane) Meyer, Kathy (Paul) Schuessler, Leann (Rodell) Davis, Jon (Sandy) Meyer; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Lucille; brother, Edward; sister-in-law, Diane Nowak; and niece, Jamie Veldboom.

A memorial service to celebrate Larry’s life will be held at Wenig Funeral Home in Oostburg on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 12:00pm.

Relatives and friends may greet the family at the funeral home from 10:00am until the time of service.

Memorials are appreciated in Larry’s name.

Larry’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Shores of Sheboygan and HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital for their compassionate care.