Lawrence “Larry” Walz

Obituary

Lawrence “Larry” Raymond Walz was born on March 28, 1946, in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He was the son of Francis and Marcella (Theisen) Walz. Larry grew up in the St. Joseph, Minnesota, area. He was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth both at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joseph. He received his education at the country school.

On September 10, 1966, Larry was united in marriage to Carol Ann Webb at St. Adalbert’s Catholic Church in Silver Lake, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with three sons, Garry, Jay and Jason. Larry and Carol resided in Brownton, Minnesota, and later moved to Hutchinson in 2015.  They shared 54 years of marriage.

Larry farmed on Griebe Farm for 30 years. He was employed as a welder for Johnson Manufacturing Co. in Cokato, Minnesota. He then drove semi and later worked as a carpenter on the side until he retired due to health complications in the 1970’s.

Larry was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson. He was also a member of the Hutchinson Knights of Columbus Council #4797 and the Brownton Rod and Gun Club.

Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing cards. He also enjoyed caring for his lawn, working on lawnmowers, and collecting wheel horse lawnmowers. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.

Larry passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at his home in Hutchinson after a lengthy battle with health issues, at the age of 74 years.

Blessed be his memory.

Larry is survived by his:
Wife, Carol Walz of Hutchinson, MN;
Sons, Jay Walz and his wife, Danielle, of Ogma, MN,
         Jason Walz and his wife, Michele, of Winthrop, MN;
Grandchildren, Cheyanne Walz and Hannah Walz;
Siblings, Roman Walz of NC,
               Anthony “Tony” Walz of Little Falls, MN,
               Dennis Walz of Brooten, MN,
               Melvin Walz and his wife, Shirley, of St. Cloud, MN,
               Kevin Walz and his wife, Marty, of Clearwater, MN,
               Francis “Andy” Walz and his wife, Jean, of GA,
               Daloris “Dee” Brown of Montrose, MN,
               Thomas Walz and his wife, Kathy, of St. Cloud, MN,
               Nicholas Walz of NC;
Sister-In-Law, MaryJane Walz, of Brownton, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.

Larry is preceded in death by his Parents, Francis and Marcella Walz; Son, Garry Walz; Siblings, Michael Walz and RoseMary Lang; and Sister-In-Law, Rose Walz.