Lawrence "Beaver" Patrick Dernovsek, age 61, passed away on Thursday, December 5th, 2024, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau due to unforeseen circumstances, with his children and the love of his life, Kathryn, by his side.

He is survived by his four children: Scott (Seara) Dernovsek of Chippewa Falls, WI, Desiree (Travis) Dernovsek of Black Creek, WI, Shannon (Dale) Ewert of Bruce, WI, and Patrick (Evyn) Dernovsek of Conrath, WI. He is also survived by his significant other, Kathryn Fleming-Dernovsek of Wausau, WI, his siblings: Joe, Laurie, Lisa, Margit, Bonnie, Tracy, and Christine, as well as seven step-children, seven grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Larry and Irene (Shuda) Dernovsek.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 13, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Nash-Jackan Funeral Home in Ladysmith, WI, followed by burial at the New Post Cemetery.

Complete obituaries will be published in the Ladysmith News and Sawyer County Gazette.