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Larry Linnartz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, Christian and friend to all who knew him, passed away November 30, 2016. He was born to Leroy P. and Rose Helen Linnartz on November 13, 1944 in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Linnartz attended Catholic School all of his life and was a graduate of Central Catholic in 1962. He later graduated from St. Mary’s University in January of 1967 with a degree in both Mathematics and Economics. When most were trying to dodge the draft, Mr. Linnartz voluntarily joined the U.S. Marine Corp in July of 1967 and served his Country honorably during the Vietnam Era – Of all of his accomplishments, this one ranked at the top. Following the Marine Corps, he returned to St. Mary’s University and graduated with his Doctorate of Jurisprudence Degree and tried his first case on the day he passed the Bar examination. The District Attorney’s office was his home from 1973 until 1978 when he entered private practice. His knowledge of law and work ethic allowed him to litigate in all regions in the United States, and he also tried cases in Australia and China with Datapoint. Additionally, he had the credentials to try cases at the Supreme Court level and he also provided underwriting services for Lloyds of London. For the last 25 years, he has been involved with the Horseshoe Bay Resort in Horseshoe Bay, Texas and Jettran International. He will forever be regarded as an Honorable man and superb negotiator. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, William Linnartz and Daniel Linnartz. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Georgia Linnartz; daughter, Chelyne L. Leifeste and husband James; grandchildren: Kyle Ellen Leifeste and Lane Leifeste; sister, Rose Hoelscher; sister-in-law, Sharon Linnartz; brother-in-law, Kyle Landers and numerous nieces and nephews. SERVICES Funeral Services will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, December 8 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels Stone Oak. Private interment will be held with Military Honors at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. Pallbearers are: Daniel Linnartz, Jr., Frank Gracely, Michael Kreager, Michael Leifeste, Richard Schuelling, John White and Harvey Cunov. For personal acknowledgement, you may sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com in the tribute section. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made in his honor to the Baptist Children’s Home Ministries, c/o 1506 Bexar Crossing St., San Antonio, Texas 78232

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Larry Linnartz

November 13, 1944 - November 30, 2016