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Larry James Schauer, 81

Larry James Schauer passed away July 26, 2017, at the age of 81. He was born on April 24, 1936, in New Deal, Mont. Larry was the fifth of eight children born to Theobold and Emma Schauer.

The family moved to Chilco, Idaho, in 1941. He graduated from Rathdrum High School in 1954. Shortly after, he attended and successfully completed Coyne Electrical school in Chicago, Ill., then went on to complete a three-year apprenticeship requirement to become a journeyman electrician.

Larry moved to Seattle, Wash., in 1957 and joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) union. He worked for 36 years as an Electrician in and around the Seattle and Everett areas, and retired in 1993. After retirement, he moved back to Rathdrum to enjoy the “easy” life with his Morgan horses.

Larry was preceded in death by his first wife, Jeanette and second wife, JoAnn; brother William; sisters Elsie, Violet, Betty and Ruth; and his parents.

Larry is survived by his brothers, Lu and Leonard Schauer; sister-in-law Nila Schauer; and step children Kimberly, Lisa and Scott Morigeau.

A celebration of Larry’s life and potluck is scheduled from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, at Kelsey’s, 13785 W. Highway 53 No. 7, Rathdrum, Idaho. Please contact Sharee Greenfield at (208) 687-3748 or Kim Morigeau at (775) 420-7580 regarding potluck questions.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the charity of your choice.

Please visit Larry’s online memorial and sign his guest book at www.belltowerfuneralhome.com.