Lawrence V. "Larry" Flake

Lawrence V. "Larry" Flake obituary

Lawrence V. "Larry" Flake

Lawrence Flake Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 21 to Jul. 22, 2010.
Flake, Lawrence V. "Larry" age 86, of Hopkins, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 19, 2010, in the loving company of his family. Larry is survived by son, Don; daughter, Suzanne; life-long friend, Vergene Miller; his six grandchildren, Christine Bangasser Patka (Chris), Michael Bangasser (Nicole), Kathleen Bangasser Newman (Brandon), Mitchell, Sarah and Elizabeth Flake and their mother Christine Henkels; and five great-grandchildren Emma, Nick & Blake Patka and Kaelan and Natalie Newman. He will now be reunited in heaven with his wife, Virginia; daughter, Patricia; and infant son, Thomas. Larry was a businessman, driven and hard-working. He was a loving father and friend whose quick-witted sense of humor will be remembered by all who knew him. Passions in Larry's life included selling cars (Monticello Ford/Mercury), running businesses, serving his country and community, his friends, his faith, dancing, traveling, Big Band music, and his family. Larry's legacy of living life with honor, respect, integrity and love will be the footprints Larry leaves on our hearts as he moves on to his new life in heaven. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, July 23 at 10:30 am with visitation 1 hour prior to Mass at the Church of St. John the Evangelist, 6 Interlachen Rd, Hopkins. Visitation to be held Thurs. July 22 from 5-8 pm at: Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996 West 50th St. & Hwy 100

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August 17, 2010

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August 10, 2010

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July 25, 2010

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August 17, 2010

To the Bangasser family: I am so sorry to hear about GFlake. While my interactions with him were few (Italy, the lake, C&C's wedding, etc), man did he make a lasting impression. One thing is for sure, he was proud of you Tag!!

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be around him. We will keep you all in our prayers.

Love,
Katie Gummer Fisher

Lynne Bonine

August 10, 2010

The Bonine's have known your family for years...starting with Monticello Ford and Sugar Lake...Lots of great memories..

Barbara and Wayne Peterson

July 25, 2010

We are sorry to hear that Larry passed away. I will always remember Sugar Lake gatherings. So glad he could visit it in Florida too. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.

Joyce Kuelbs

July 24, 2010

It was with great sorrow that I heard about your father, Larry. It was such fun to go over genealogy with him and listen to his tales. He will be greatly missed.

Harlan Olson

July 23, 2010

So sorry to hear Larry passed away. Many great memories of good times and frienship. Larry always lived his life to the fullest and shared himself to enhanse ours. Hope all family members are well and will carry on as Larry would want. Thanks for the call Sue.

Cindy Cheney (Van Tassel)

July 22, 2010

Condolences and prayers to the Flake Family. As a teenager many moons ago, Larry made me feel so welcome at his home and at the Lake. Oh my gosh, the snowmobiling and then the water skiing..always wondering what beautiful car Don might pick me up in for a ride...I surely will always remember the wonderful times. He was a very special man!

July 22, 2010

We were saddened to hear of Larry's passing. My Mom (Esther) and I send to your family our sincere sympathy and prayers. We have so many fond memories of your family from so many years ago. We miss our visits to your home in Hopkins. Please know that he is in peace now. Esther and Sandra Dalburg, from your North Dakota family.

Courage Center

July 22, 2010

On behalf of the staff at Courage Center, please accept our condolences on the loss of Mr. Flake. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Michael Hoke

July 21, 2010

I have great memories of visiting Uncle Larry and the family, fishing, skiing and snowmobiling on the lake. He has always been a person with an awesome attitude toward life and very witty. It is a blessing to know that he is in the hands of the Lord. Larry.....I look forward to seeing you on the other side and catching up on all the details of your life. It was great to see everyone down here in Kentucky. Blessings on a life well lived. Love Michael Hoke

Lori Nusbaum

July 21, 2010

We are heartbroken over Larry's passing. He was like a grandpa to Ted and I as we grew up. I wish I would have taken the time to go visit him the last time I was in the city. He will be greatly missed - he had an incredible life - the legacy he is leaving behind is proof of that!

Love and Gods Blessings to all of you!

Lori & Jim Nusbaum, Mantha & Jadon

Nikki (Beltrand) Renner

July 21, 2010

I was so saddened to hear of Larry's passing last night. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. We will miss him and his smile at Sugar Lake!

July 21, 2010

To Larry's family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We remember Larry as being a fun character and enjoyed hearing stories from his youth.

Ron & Carol Halverson Woods
Art & Judy Halverson
Bob & Sandra Halverson Becker

(Our father Vern Halverson (from Staples Minnesota)was Larry's first cousin on the Germann side)

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