Larry Rosenthal

Larry Rosenthal, age 91, of Platte Center, died Saturday, December 21, 2013 at the Veterans Home in Norfolk.

Larry Rosenthal was born September 5, 1922 in Lindsay, Nebraska to Joseph and Belbina (Zouha) Rosenthal. He grew up in the St. Paul area. He worked for Union Pacific Railroad before entering the Army. He served during World War II and was wounded during the Battle of The Bulge. He received many battle awards including the Bronze Star. Larry married Dorothy Jarecki on September 23, 1947 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Platte Center. They owned and operated Larrys Mobil and later Rosenthal Oil which he operated for over 40 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Church, Knight of Columbus and the American Legion. He enjoyed bowling, cards, fishing and working around the house.


Larry is survived by:
Daughter: Mary (Ed) Szatko of Platte Center, NE
Son: Jim (Pat) Rosenthal of Charleston, SC
Daughter: Marcy Wetgen of Columbus, NE
Son: Doug Rosenthal of Lincoln, NE
Son: Dan (Margie) Rosenthal of Lincoln, NE
Daughter: Evelyn (Trever) Wolff of Platte Center, NE
Sister: Catherine Goering of Humphrey
Sister Theresa Baukema of Montana
Brother: Bob Rosenthal of Denver
15 Grandchildren 21 Great Grandchildren

He is preceded in death by
Wife: Dorothy Rosenthal
Parents: Joseph and Belbina Rosenthal
Son-in-law: Wayne Wetgen
Granddaughter: Kelly Wetgen
10 sisters

Memorials are suggested to Feed The Children or Disabled American Veterans.