Transforming Hope: How Community Hospice Serves

Short Bio on Dr. Larry Skendzel

Dr. Larry Skendzel graduated with honors from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1990.  He has worked in hospice medical care for over 30 years!  First in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and for the last 8 years here in La Crosse as hospice medical director.  He loves working with a team of caring providers to put together a care plan for people with serious illnesses that incorporates their values and has a good chance of success!  For him, he sees healing evolve every day and new hope grow in the people he serves!

He and his wife, Missy, have 3 children who are all out in the world doing good things for their communities.  He loves to cook and time around the table with friends and family is such a great time to connect!  He loves Cajun and Creole cooking!  He loves going to music festivals and biking in the area.  Polka, New Orleans and French-Canadian music are favorites.

His personal perspective:   ”I feel so lucky to serve this generous community here in the Driftless!  I am a member of Rotary After Hours and a Youth Exchange Coordinator.”