Larry Curtis VanZile

September 12, 1960 - April 18, 2019

Larry Curtis VanZile, “Bidwaywiidem”, “Loud Sound”, and “Daaminaaboo”, “Corn Soup”, age 58, of Mole Lake, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 18, 2019, under the care of Ascension Home Care Hospice. Larry was born in Antigo on September 12, 1960, the son of Floyd Raymond and Ruth Elaine (Rawlings) VanZile. Larry attended school in Antigo. He worked as a masonry for Flannery Contracting and the Sokaogon Chippewa Community. He was proud of being Rice Chief for Mole Lake, determining when the rice was ready to be picked. He was passionate about his Native American heritage and took every opportunity to be involved in cultural activities in his community. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, birch bark canoe master crafter, drummer, and wild rice harvester. He is survived by his son, Adam J. VanZile, Mole Lake; daughter, Zena C. Landru, Mole Lake; mother, Ruth VanZile, Antigo; brothers, John VanZile, Minneapolis, MN; Mark VanZile, Mole Lake; Rick (Tina) VanZile, Mole Lake; and Floyd VanZile, Jr., Mole Lake. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd VanZile, Sr. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 20 from 4 to 5:45 p.m., with the wake following at 6:00 p.m. at the Mole Lake Cultural Center. Native American services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 21, with Mr. Robert VanZile, Jr., officiating. Interment will follow at the Mole Lake Tribal Cemetery. Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.weberhillfuneralhome.com