Larry Paul Stock

Larry Paul Stock

RAPID RIVER — Larry Paul Stock, age 72, of Rapid River, passed away due to natural causes on May 3, 2023, in his workshop doing what he loved to do.

Larry was born October 22, 1950, in Escanaba, Mich. the son of Paul and Betty Jean (Wentworth) Stock. He attended and graduated from Gladstone Area Schools Class of 1969.

Larry enlisted into the United States Air Force in 1971 and was a fire protection firefighter. He was honorably discharged in 1974. On August 31, 1993, he was united in marriage to Carol Treeful and they resided in Rapid River for 27 plus years and enjoyed their lakeside home.

Larry was passionate about being a gunsmith and provided repair services and custom built guns for many. He was well respected and learned the trade from his father and excelled with it. He was a true outdoorsman. He would always look forward to spending time at deer camp.

He especially loved to ride Harleys and took many trips out west. He also enjoyed tinkering on bikes and even rebuilt several.

He was loved and will be missed by many.

In addition to his wife, Carol, Larry is survived by son, Flint Stock of Sheboygan, Wis.; stepson, Christopher (Laura) Hauser; siblings, Les (Deb) Stock of Rapid River, Mich., Lorraine (Steve) Srock of Flat Rock, Mich., LeeAnn (Terry) Colberg of Rapid River, Mich., Lisa (Mike Kulinski) Stock of Pulaski, Wis.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins

In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by his sister, Lynnette Stock.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 3 until 5 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Military Honors will be presented at 5 p.m. by the Rapid River American Legion. Larry will be laid to rest in Masonville Township Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the Delta County Animal Shelter.

The Skradski Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Stock family. Please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com to offer online condolences.