Larry Allen Goth, 58, of Oak Harbor, passed away at Whidbey General Hospital following a brief illness.

He was born on March 26, 1955, in Madison, Wis. He was raised in Madison, and graduated from DeForest High School. He served in the US Army. Larry married Linda Sue Prichard on June 27, 1992, in Kissimmee, Fla. The couple remained in Florida until 1996, when they relocated to Whidbey Island. Larry had been employed by Whidbey Furniture from 1997 until 2011. He also worked there briefly in 2012.

Larry had been a member of VFW Post #7392. He was an ardent John Wayne fan, and enjoyed fishing, story telling and motorcycle riding. He was friendly to everybody and known for being kind hearted.

Larry is survived by his wife Linda Goth, at home in Oak Harbor; his father and step-mother Merlin and Evangeline Goth of Madison, Wis.; and his two brothers, Norman Goth of Monona, Wis. and Scott Goth of Briggsville, Wis.

A celebration of life was held on April 16. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 728 134th St. SW, #101, Everett, WA 98104. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com