Larry R. Puestow, 45, of West Bend, died on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002 at St. Joseph's Community Hospital.

He was born on Nov. 3, 1957, in West Bend, to Melvin and Regina (nee Bellin) Puestow, and graduated from West Bend East High School in 1975.

He was employed at West Bend Mutual Insurance Co.

Larry was a member of Good Shepherd Ev. Lutheran Church, The Threshold, and was an avid participant in Special Olympics.

Survivors include his beloved aunt, Martha Otto of West Bend; a sister, Beverly Zotcavage of Wauwatosa; a brother, Steven (Patricia) Puestow of Jackson; his father, Melvin Puestow of Milwaukee; three nieces, Jessica Zotcavage, Carolyn Puestow and Generose Puestow; two nephews, Brent Zotcavage and Benjamin Puestow; other relatives and many friends from work, The Threshold and his group home.

Preceding him in death were his mother, Regina Puestow, and an uncle, Bert Otto.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Ev. Lutheran Church.

Rev. John Paustian will officiate, and burial will follow in Washington County Memorial Park, West Bend.

Visitation at the church only will be Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of services.

Memorials to The Threshold Special Olympics are appreciated.

The Myrhum-Patten Funeral and Cremation Service of West Bend is assisting the family.