Service Information
Larry D. Burandt, age 85, of Glencoe, formerly of Lester Prairie, Minnesota, husband of Joyce, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at GlenFields Living with Care in Glencoe, Minnesota.
Funeral Service will be held Friday, March 21, 2025, 11:00 A.M., at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie, Minnesota, with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 P.M., and will continue one hour prior to the service ALL at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie.
Military Honors by the Lester Prairie American Legion Post #463.
The service will be live-streamed on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. You can access the live-streamed service via the church’s website at www.stpaullp.org.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie or Ridgeview Hospice.
Obituary
Larry Dale Burandt was born on August 28, 1939, in Mayer, Minnesota. He was the son of Edwin and Ella (Gatz) Burandt. Larry was baptized as an infant on September 10, 1939, and later confirmed in his faith on March 29, 1953, both at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waconia. He received his education in Waconia and was a graduate of the Waconia High School with the class of 1957.
Larry entered military service with the United States Army on September 14, 1957. Larry received an honorable discharge on September 13, 1958, at Fort Ord Army post on Monterey Bay on the Pacific Ocean coast in California.
On June 10, 1961, Larry was united in marriage to Joyce Karels at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie, Minnesota. After marriage, the couple made their home in Lester Prairie. They were blessed with four children, Bruce, Kim, Kristi, and Paul. Larry was employed at Wood Fab in Lester Prairie for 6 years, Tonka Toys in Mound for 13 years, and Poly Foam in Lester Prairie for 28 years. Larry retired in December 2007, at the age of 68. After retirement, he worked at the Lester Prairie compost site for 10 years.
Larry was an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie. He was an usher, served as an Elder for 8 years, and was the treasurer for the Missionary/Missions. Faith was very important to him. He read his Portal of Prayers daily. Larry was active within the community. Larry was a member of the Jaycees and the Lester Prairie American Legion Post #463. He sold house numbers and installed them with the Jaycees. He served on the Lester Prairie Fire Department for 23 years. He helped install the wiring and lights at the Lester Prairie softball fields and helped with the building of the Lester Prairie pool. And on Friday nights for 35 years, he worked with the “Chain Gang” at the Lester Prairie football games.
Larry enjoyed mowing his lawn and tending to his gardens. He was known for his well-maintained landscape. Spending time outdoors was time well spent, whether he was caring for his yard, out on the lake fishing, or biking around the neighborhood. Larry and Joyce enjoyed spending time at the Minnesota Arboretum over the years. Larry loved sports; whether it was playing baseball with his sons when they were young or cheering on his Minnesota Gophers over the years. Larry loved to socialize, play cards, and serve his special Tom & Jerry’s during the holidays. He truly cherished the time he spent with family and friends.
When he needed assistance with his care, Larry became a resident of GlenFields Living with Care in Glencoe and passed away there on Friday, March 14, 2025. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him.
Larry is survived by his:
Wife, Joyce Burandt of Glencoe, MN;
Children, Bruce Burandt and his wife, Carol of Sioux Falls, SD,
Kim Kletscher and her husband, Bruce of Scottsdale, AZ,
Kristi Alberts and her husband, Rick of Glencoe, MN, and
Paul Burandt and his fiancé, Denise Zachow of Shakopee, MN;
Grandchildren, Adam Burandt and his wife, Stefani, Jacob Burandt and his wife, Kimmie, Karina Kletscher, Maren Harrell and her husband, Alec, William Kletscher and his special friend, Morgan Slawson, Krystal Kube and her husband, Adam, Breanna Brueggemeier and her husband, Casey, Mackenzie Horstmann and her husband, Ben, Abbey Vorachek and her fiancé, Dustin Schalow;
Step-Grandchildren, Eric Kurtz and his wife, Kara, Jesse Kurtz and his wife, Kathryn, Jason Kurtz and his wife, Heidi;
Great-Grandchildren, Hank Burandt, Mack Burandt, Luella Burandt, Connor Kube, Cooper Kube, Landon Brueggemeier, Charlie Brueggemeier, Hayden Horstmann and Haddie Horstmann;
Step-Great-Grandchildren, Gavin Kurtz, Madeline Kurtz, Benjamin Kurtz, Josie Kurtz;
Sister, Karen Gueningsman and her husband, Marcel of Shakopee, MN;
Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law, Anna Burandt, David Karels and his wife, Kim, Janice Lampher;
Nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Larry was preceded in death by his Father and Mother, Edwin and Ella Burandt; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Harold and Deloris Karels; Siblings, Pearl Menden and her husband, Irvin, Margie Lenz and her husband, Lester, Dennis Burandt and his wife, Maggie, Darlene Tesch and her husband, Skip, Melvin Burandt, Alvin Burandt and his wife, Flora, Sylvia Dummer and her husband, Raymond, Diane Kyes and her husband, Bruce; Brother-in-law, Wes Lampher; his loving fur companion, Missy.
Nancy Ellefson says
Dear Larry, rest in peace.
Deb Rannow says
Joyce – I am so sorry for your loss. I hope your many happy memories will help you through your grief.
Lucy Casavant & Joe says
We are so very sorry to hear the lost of Larry , our hearts go out to each of you guys as a family !! Our condolences! ???
Jessica Rannow says
I had the absolute pleasure of making his breakfast and lunch, he was such an incredible man! He will be greatly missed by all!! Hugs and prayers to the family at this difficult time!!
Amy Polifka says
My sympathy to you Joyce & your family.
Jerry Pawelk says
You were a great friend and will be missed dearly.
Jerry Pawelk
MaryAnn Thalmann says
I was deeply saddened and surprised to be told about Larry’s death today. I greatly enjoyed getting to know Larry and visiting with him when I gave him haircuts a few times. Joyce, you and your family have my deepest sympathy. May Larry rest in eternal peace.
Tammy Sifferath says
Joyce and family, I am truly sorry to hear about Larry’s passing. Will keep you all in my thoughts a day prayers. Larry was a great man!
Dave and Arla Huser says
Joyce and family
So sorry to hear Larry had passed. Our deepest sympathy is extend to you all at this sad time.
Karen Oestreich says
Joyce
So sorry to hear about your loss of Larry. He was a good cousin and friend.
Paula Johns Phipps says
Joyce and family my heart breaks for your loss and I’ll be thinking about you all this week! Unfortunately I’ll be out of town so I won’t be able to attend his services. Sending prayers and hugs to you all as you find peace together. A lot of memories with your family over the years that I’ll forever treasure.
Gloria Oltmann says
Joyce, I was saddened to hear of Larry’s passing. I know he is in the arms of the angels! Hugs to you and your family.
Ashley Hart says
Joyce, I am so sorry for your loss. Larry was a great man and it was a pleasure working for him. He will be miss dearly. Thinking of you and your family at this time.
Roger Lenz says
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Kay and David Martens says
Joyce and family
Sorry to hear about Larry. Have many fond memories of your family and our time in Lester.
Dan Gueningsman says
Condolences to the Burandt family
What a lovely video tribute; Very Nice!!!
May your Faith in God Be Your Guide!!!
God Bless!!!
Dan Gueningsman
Brad & Lisa Jurek says
We’re sharing our love & prayers & sympathy with you, Joyce & family…we’re saddened to hear about Larry’s passing, but know that ‘all is well’ for him now!! He was a good & faithful servant, working so hard throughout life & death too; he’s certainly earned his heavenly reward!! Bless his soul…and bless all of you too, as you go through life without him physically here, but always ‘near’. He’ll be in your hearts forever; cherish all the good thoughts & memories of better days shared!! May they bring you peace & comfort now…he will not be forgotten!!
We’re thankful for the memories we’ve shared with him too; we’re thankful for the paths crossed through the years, with Larry & Brad being coworkers in the past & interactions within the community too (& also the many visits at the hospital & the hospital hallways=) He was truly one of a kind!! He will be missed…he will not be forgotten!!
Sincerely,
Brad & Lisa Jurek
Donna Litzau says
Sympathies to Joyce and the Burandt Family
Worked with Larry at Poly-Foam in Lester Prairie; highly respected. A great man to work with.
Bill Lenz says
Sending our deepest sympathy.
From, Bill Lenz and the girls.
Kay Diers says
Sympathies to Joyce and the Burandt Family
Worked with Larry at Poly-Foam in Lester Prairie, MN. He was a respected man and a joy to work with.
from Donna Litzau
(posting for a friend)