Larry Wayne Moe

Larry Wayne Moe, 75, passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2024, in Alamo, Texas. He was born on May 26, 1948, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Larry had an adventurous spirit and lived his best life alongside his wife of 39 years, Dorothy. Together, they sailed Lake Superior in their own sailboat, explored the world via cruise ship and plane, and shared a love of golf. Larry was an active individual who enjoyed playing golf, tennis and cards including bridge and was involved in the various men's leagues around Alamo Country Club. Larry enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and visited his mother often when back in Minnesota during the summers. His loud, robust laugh was a defining characteristic, and those who knew him could always tell when he was nearby. Additionally, Larry enjoyed fishing and often fished for whiting and red snapper in the waters of South Padre Island. Larry and Dorothy were winter Texans and stayed busy in the winter months with their amazing friends in their local community. Most afternoons he could often be found on the couch enjoying an afternoon siesta before heading out for a second round of golf.

Larry attended Technical High School and later went on to serve in the Army. After his military service, Larry obtained his insurance license and later joined his father in their family insurance business, where he worked until his retirement in 2006.

In his leisure time, Larry had several hobbies, particularly golf and tennis and was known to have a mean serve. Larry was a great woodworker and made many pieces that he shared with others. Golfing was his main passion and allowed him to engage in friendly competition and socialize. Larry wore many hats: self-taught sailboat captain, sudoku master, Tetris expert, he wore out several Nintendos in this pursuit. Larry was very good at puzzles and enjoyed brain teasers.

Larry celebrated 42 year sober from alcohol in January 2024.

Larry is survived by his wife of 39 years, Dorothy, his mother, Joyce Moe and eight siblings: Lance (Sheila) Moe, Lelan (Terri) Moe, Lyden (Cindi) Moe, LuRae (Jeff) Scoles, LaVon (Mike) Hormann, Layne Moe, Lynda Moe, and Lynea (James) Theisen. He is also survived by his daughter, Christine (Moe) Kaspar and two stepsons Peter (Mandi) Herwig and David (Shari) Herwig. Five grandchildren: Cole Kaspar, Gavin and Aidan Herwig, Lily and Nate Herwig. Larry came from a large family and leaves behind many nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Moe, and his nephew, Luke Lietha.

Larry Wayne Moe will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and all those fortunate enough to have known him. His laugh and impact on those around him will forever be remembered.

A Celebration of Larry's life will take place at the Saint Augusta Legion in Saint Augusta, MN, on February 17, 2024, from 1 pm to 5 pm. This gathering will serve as a time for friends and family to remember Larry and the impact he had on the lives of those around him.

As his daughter, I will miss his phone calls where he would reply when I answered "Larry here" and I would reply "hi Dad".. even after cellphones and I knew it was him.