Larry T. Des Forge, Kaukauna, age 63, died Sunday November 15, 2015. He was born in Sparta on February 8, 1952 to the late Kenneth and Jacquelyn (Claussen) Des Forge. Larry married Rita Hansen at Bethany Lutheran church in Rice Lake on October 16, 1971. He worked for many years as an over the road truck driver. Larry spent much of his free time remodeling his home with Rita. He also enjoyed model ship building.

Larry is survived by his wife of 44 years, Rita; his brothers: John (Barbara), James (Connie) and Steven (Linda) Des Forge; and brother and sisters-in-law: Gary (Barbara) and Nancy Hansen. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his brother, Richard; father and mother-in-law, Richard and Helen Hansen; and brother-in-law, Wayne Hansen.

There will be a gathering of family and friends at O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME (1776 E. Main St. Little Chute) Thursday Nov 19, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Rita would like to thank neighbors, Tony and Darlene Wyngaard, for their help and friendship through the years.