Larry Wayne Scholz, 64, of Helena, MT, passed away Monday, August, 22, 2011 of an apparent heart attack in White Sulphur Springs. _x000D_
Larry was born on February 4, 1947, in Kansas City, KS to Herbert and Lyda (Lee) Scholz. He graduated high school from Enterprise Adventist Academy in 1965. His mother wanted him to be a minister and his father wished for him to be an attorney so he went to the University of Minnesota where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Mortuary Science in 1969. Mr. Scholz married his high school sweetheart, Shirlayne Niedens, in 1970. Shortly thereafter, he began his funeral service career serving the community of Olathe, KS with his father-in-law, Wayne Niedens, at Olathe Memorial Chapel. In 1982 he acquired Eddingfield Funeral Home in Williams, AZ. A supply salesman shared with him an opportunity in the great northwest. That is when he visited the beautiful state of Montana and met Kenneth Twichel & Myron Wetzel. Larry struck a deal with these gentlemen in 1991 and purchased Connors, Twichel and Perkins Funeral Homes, where he was now the hometown undertaker for Townsend, White Sulphur and Harlowton. In 1997 he added Big Timber to his service territory with the acquisition of Lowry Funeral Home. He later opened Big Sky Cremations in East Helena and most recently opened Twichel Funeral & Cremation Service in Helena. All the while serving these communities, he was involved with the Masonic Lodge, Shriners, Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, Lions Club, Rotary International, Chamber of Commerce, Montana Funeral Directors Association, National Funeral Directors Association and the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Larry thoroughly enjoyed his work and caring for his towns people throughout his 42 year career. Beyond funeral service, he enjoyed collecting and tinkering with cars, mowing the grass, eating fruit, chewing the rag with anyone that would dare, boating, water skiing and snow mobiling with his boys and romancing new business opportunities. He will be most remembered for his caring nature and heart of gold._x000D_
Larry was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother Herbert._x000D_
He is survived by his companion and business partner, Donna Amaro of Helena, MT; 3 sons; Jason Scholz of Denver, CO, Justin and his wife Rebecca Scholz of Olathe, KS and Jared and his wife Amanda Scholz of Kansas City, MO; daughter, Sarah and her husband John Bush of Tulsa, OK; 9 grandchildren, Ben, Noah, Jayna, Miles, Aiden, London, Cadence, Rilo and Hagen._x000D_
Dad we will truly miss you and will always remember your smiling face!_x000D_
Visitation Wednesday, Perkins Funeral Home, Harlowton; Thursday, Twichel Funeral Home, White Sulphur Springs and Friday, Connors Funeral Home, Townsend for his last road trip. Visitation will be 9:00 AM prior to the services at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Twichel Funeral & Cremation Service, 314 N. Rodney Street, Helena. Burial will take place in Kansas City, KS.
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Linda Kindrick says
Donna – I am so sorry for your loss. You two made a great team. When I saw you at a recent service, Larry told me how proud of you he was – he will always be with you.
Prayers for peace for you.
Don & Kelly Borneman says
Sorry for the loss of your father Justin, Becky, Aiden & the entire Scholz family. I hope our thoughts & prayers comfort you now as well as in the future.
Susan & Steve Moore says
My deepest sympathies. I worked with Larry often over the years as an organist and always found him to be most sincere in his sensitivity and respect for the bereaved as well as for their loved one. And I personally felt his compassion after the loss of my mother.
Larry will be sadly missed.
Susan
E.Ray & Linda Lee says
It’s hard to understand why loved ones are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing that you were all a special part of such a well-lived life. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Especially with Justin, Becky and Aiden. We love you and we’re here for you.
Fred & Fern Thompson says
Sorry to hear about Larry, he will be missed by a great many people. I was fun to talk to about the funeral busines and the way things were going. If you need any help and I can help you out please call me. take care Fred.
Valerie Hornsveld says
Donna- You are in my thoughts and prayers! We all loved Larry he was such a sweet and caring man. He will truely be missed.
Val
Gerry & Judy Kuhl says
Donna and Larry’s Family,
We join in your sorrow at Larry’s passing…please know of our prayers, thoughts and deepest sympathy.
Our love,
Gerry & Judy Kuhl
Jim Tarr says
Truly sorry to hear about Larry’s passing.
Bart & Trish Toney says
Dear Donna & Family!
It is with Deep Sadness to hear of the loss of Larry! Many lives have been touched by Larry. He performed the Kindness, Gracious and Thoughtful care of our Son, Mother & Father in the last 4 years. Please know our thoughts & prayers are with you all! May God hold you in his hands for Comfort!
John and Sherri Staats says
I was quite saddened when I read of Larry’s passing this morning, I had the honor of doing work for Larry and found him to be an honest man. My wife also had the honor of getting to know him through her employment through the State. He will be greatly missed my many people. He left a lasting impression on many people that will never be forgotten. May God’s blessing and comfort be with his friends and family at this time.
Bob & Sherry Long says
Donna and family. We were sorry to hear about the passing of Larry. He was way too young. May God Bless you and the children and Grandchildren with comfort and consulation.
Bob & Sherry (Twichel) Long
Julie Briggs says
Dear Donna and family,
I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Larry’s passing. It was my privledge to know him as a fellow funeral director and he will be greatly missed by those of us in funeral service as well as his community. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this time.
Sincerely, Julie
Julie Rader says
Donna,
I am so shocked and sorry for your loss. I remember how we used to always joke about the grumpy ol’ man at 3 am when he wasn’t always so chipper.
You and Larry have touched so many lives. It will be hard without him. I know you are strong and will be great. Know that I am thinking of you and wish that I could take away some of your pain, like you have done for so many others.
All my hugs,
Julie Rader RN
Bev St. Cyr says
Donna,
I am saddened to learn of Larry’s passing and am thinking of you during this painful time. Take care.
John and Denise Tarr says
Larry was one of those friends you could always count on and although his life journey is over his sprit will live on with our family.
Ronda Scott says
Donna – I am so sorry to hear about Larry. If you need anything please let me know. If you ever want to talk, I am here. I have been through it. Take care and find strength in God.
Gary & Janet Filcher says
Donna:
We are so very sorry for your loss. Larry was a very kind and special man who touched many people including the Filcher family. We will miss him but always remember his kind and gentle way and his special relationship he had with our father Ralph.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gary & Janet Filcher
Ron Briggs says
He served so many and from those kind and caring acts the world is a much more gentle place. My prayers and thoughts are with this wonderful man’s loved ones.
Brandi Nance says
Donna and Family,
My deepest sympathies and condolensces to you all during this most difficult of times. May God Bless you all. Donna please call me or we should get together for lunch away from the funerals that i meet you at. Thank you both for the great care of my daddy and nana.
Jennifer Lee says
Hoping that happy memories carry you through this difficult time. Especially to Justin, Becky & Aiden-Love you guys! We are a phone call away of there is anything we can do to help out. Thinking of everyone.
Shirley Wilson Fisher-Langloys says
I was at Enterprise with Larry and then saw him at a few school reunions. It was always fun with a lot of laughter. He loved talking about and showing pictures of his kids. We talked on the phone once in a while then when he moved to MT, he would call me at 2,3,4,5, in the morn while he was driving from one location to the next. We talked about his kids and all the people we knew from school. When I remarried a few years ago I told my new husband that sometimes the phone is going to ring during the night & I WILL take the call. So it was interesting to keep the friendship going that way. He was a special guy and will be missed by many. Prayers and blessings to Donna and the kids.
Jamie and Ron DeBates says
Donna, So very sad to read of Larry’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Arlana Welch says
Donna and Larry’s family,
There are no words at a time like this to ease the pain you are feeling. My heart and prayers go out to you. Larry had a special touch that ministered to many a heart. I am sure he and my cousin Ralph are having a great time visiting right now in Heaven.
Doug Lowry says
Donna and family:
Jane and I have been out of State and just returned to find out about Larry’s death. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God Bless and keep you.
Jane and Doug Lowry