Laurence Joseph Theisen "Larry""Tiger"

Larry Theisen passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Medilodge of Mt. Pleasant.  A Funeral Mass for Larry will be celebrated at 10 a.m., October 7, 2021, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Beal City with Father Thomas Held as celebrant.  A luncheon will immediately follow at the Beal City Knights of Columbus Hall.  The family will receive friends at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. with the Vigil begin at 7:30 p.m.  Visitation continues at the church on Thursday one hour prior to Mass.  Memorial contributions may be made to National Kidney Foundation or St. Joseph the Worker Church.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and church.  Larry was born May 3, 1951, in Mt. Pleasant, son of the late Walter Theisen and Irene (Pung) Theisen-Fedewa.  From a very young age, Larry was known to have, as a nun once told him, a "knack" for getting to know someone.  That same nun gave him a "personality plus" which ultimately gave him the confidence he needed to pursue a life in sales.  A 1969 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy, Larry married Linda Warner on March 3, 1972, at St. Mary's University Parish in Mt. Pleasant.  Together their 25-year marriage was blessed with two children, Leslie and Troy. It was only later that he met the love of his life, Jackie Wills, and her daughters, Julie and Kim, they became his family.  Over the years, Larry worked numerous advertising jobs leading to his last and longest-running job at Krapohl Ford Lincoln.  He was employed for 32 years at Krapohl's, retiring in 2012.  He continued to drive cars for Krapohl, part-time for another eight  years.  Larry received numerous awards during his career at Krapohl's.  Some of Larry's favorite pastimes included bowling for 31 years, hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles all over the country with his love, Jackie. He loved the outdoors, especially when visiting his cabin in Osceola County. After witnessing Detroit win the 1957 National Football Championship, he was a loyal fan of the Detroit Lions. He also supported Michigan, Michigan State, and Notre Dame. But beyond anything, Larry's family was the most important aspect of his life.  Larry is survived by, Jackie Wills; four children, Leslie Okasinski of Oxford, Troy Theisen (Meredith Fuller) of Mt. Pleasant, and Jackie's children; Julie (Wally) Bontrager of Mt. Pleasant and Kimberly (Craig) Price of Mt. Pleasant; six grandchildren, Lydia Okasinski, Logan Theisen, Justin Bontrager, Jennifer Bontrager, Connor Price and Carter Price; great grandson, Eli; two siblings, Rosy (Bill) Buschle of Alma and Jodi (Doug) Hura of Grosse Isle; sister-in-law, Bonnie Theisen; numerous nieces and nephews; and close friends, Joe Zuker, Ed McGuire, Pat Woodard and Ted Woodard.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Theisen and Irene Theisen-Fedewa; brother, Richard Theisen; and close friend Cindy Zuker.  To leave a condolence for the family or to sign the online guest book please visit www.CharlesRLux.com