Dr. Lawrence G. Kautz died peacefully at home on August 21, 2014 in Crumpler at the age of 81.

Larry was born on February 13, 1933 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Harold and Elizabeth Kautz.

Dr. Kautz is survived by Nancy, his wife of 51 years; children, Lawrence G. Kautz Jr. (Michelle) of Liberty Township, Ohio, Anthony Wayne Kautz (Carla) of Park Hills, Kentucky and Constance Elizabeth King (Kevin) of German Town, Illinois; brother, Harold A Kautz of Byrdstown, Tennessee; and several beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by infant son, David Allen Kautz.

A funeral mass is scheduled for 6 p.m., Monday, August 25, 2014 at St. Francis Catholic Church with a reception to follow at the church fellowship hall. Father James Stuhrenberg will officiate at the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Dr. Kautz's life. The family will also receive friends on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 from 1-2 p.m. at Mihovk-Rosenaker Funeral Home in Cincinnati. Burial will follow in the Rest Haven Memorial Park with Father Roland Hautz officiating and military honors.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Francis Catholic Church, P.O. Box 1, Jefferson, NC 28640, or Ashe Memorial Hospital, 200 Hospital Avenue, Jefferson, NC 28640.

Condolences can be sent or viewed as well as the full obituary at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home of West Jefferson is entrusted with Dr. Kautz's arrangements.