Lawrence Logan "Larry" Petit
Lawrence Logan "Larry" Petit
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Larry was born Oct. 2, 1954, in Wabasha, to Logan and Marilyn (Ryan) Petit of Plainview. Larry grew up on a large family farm south of Plainview, where his musical roots originated. After graduating from Plainview High School in 1972, he worked at the All American Coop in Elgin and Soundworld in Rochester. Spurred by his love for music, fix-it nature, and outgoing attitude, he enrolled at Red Wing Technical School for musical instrument repair, which lead to his first business, Petit Electronics. During his nights and weekends, Larry played for several bands, including but not limited to Willow Lane, Night Shift, American Flyer, Booker Mini Band and the Reunion Band. In 1999, he founded Petit Music, which is to this day one of the most influential piano stores in the region. Larry was also very beneficial to the community as a member of the Booker Mini Foundation.
He proudly called Faith United Methodist Church his home church. In his downtime, he enjoyed hunting, camping, boating and listening to music.
Larry is survived by his father and stepmother, Logan and Lu Petit of Plainview; children, Adam (Rachel) Petit of Forest City, N.C., and Natalie (Joseph) Berres of Rosemount; one grandson, Isaac Petit; six sisters, June (Don) Tlougan of St. Charles, Mary (Steve) Motske of Huntington Beach, Calif., Susan Niesen of Elgin, Rita (Edward) Schultz of Rochester, Margaret (Dr. William) Marshall of Rochester and Brenda Petit of Simpson; five brothers, Joseph (Nancy) Petit, Patrick (Diane) Petit, Robert (Barb) Petit and Bernard Petit all of Plainview and Mark (Colleen) Petit of Rochester.
Larry was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn (Ryan) Petit and his brother, John Petit.
The funeral service will be held Friday, Sept. 6, at 11 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in Eyota, with the Rev. Mark Woodward officiating.
The visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 5, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Schad & Zabel Funeral Home in Plainview, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.
On Sunday, Sept. 8, the Booker Mini Foundation will host a fundraiser for Larry at the Wicked Moose in Rochester from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Please attend and give Larry the party he wanted.
Schad & Zabel Funeral Home in Plainview is in charge of the arrangements. schadandzabelfuneralhomes.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
September 7, 2013
To the entire Petit family, we are so sorry for the loss of Larry. He will be missed by all who he touched. Our thoughts are with you in your time of need.
Jack & Linda Graves
Red Wing MN
Mark Barrett
September 6, 2013
You're at peace Larry! You were an inspiration to me these past months and I only hope I can face my final days with as much dignity and grace as you did.
MB - Yamaha Corp. of America
Julie
September 6, 2013
Larry could always put a smile on your face. I remember all the great times that came along with seeing him and the bands.I was so sadden to read about losing one of the good guys. Heaven is having a party. Rest in peace
Julie Peterson (Dominguez) Minneapolis,MN
September 6, 2013
My sincere condolences to the family for your loss. May your treasured memories and the drawing close to God in prayer help comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Jeremiah 29:12,13
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September 5, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the Petit family. Larry was a terrific man and musician. I followed his bands throughout the years. He will truly be missed.
Debra (Curry) Leutink, Spring Valley, MN
September 5, 2013
The music community of SE MN is grieving the loss of a wonderful man and musician. I played the cow bell with the Booker Mini Band when they were trying to get the audience involved. May the music Larry made live on in our hearts.
Rebecca Curtis
September 5, 2013
One thing about Larry he always had a smile on his face and he made you smile also! He was a true friend I feel blessed to have known him.
September 5, 2013
My prayers and thoughts are with your family. Larry is now playing for his Lord and Savior!
Bernie Thompson, Little Valley
Rick & Ok Hee McGrath
September 5, 2013
Our sincere condolences go out to the entire Petit family and friends. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. RIP Larry.........
Natalie, Larry & Adam
September 5, 2013
Rich Kramer
September 4, 2013
Gone, but not forgotten, Larry...blessings to you and your family.
Ronald Petit
September 4, 2013
larry Petit I did not know you but my prayers go out to you and your family. You will be missed.
Rochelle Befort
September 4, 2013
May the wind forever blow through the willows trees with a sound as sweet as you and your bass guitar gave to all of us . I feel blessed to have know you and we are blesses for all that you have done for our community. Fairwell my friend.
Bibbers
September 4, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Larry was a great guy, and will be truly missed!
Donna & Kevin Rollie
September 4, 2013
We'll never forget him in the band Willow Lane, he played for our wedding dance at the Stewartville Gun Club 35 yrs ago. We've followed him and his bands forever. Loved all of them. He will be greatly missed. Great man.
September 4, 2013
Larry: Thank you for your generousity of music and kindness to all mankind and the greater Eyota area. You and your music will be missed. Wes & Donna Bussell
Paul & Sheri McCoy
September 4, 2013
We are so sorry that we have lost a great friend!
May you "PLAY & SING FOREVER" in heaven with the Angels!
Please watch over each and every one of us that were lucky enough to know you....(especially your children and grandchildren).....
May god bless you and keep you in the palm of his hand!
SEE YOU IN HEAVEN Larry!
Jeanne Brunkhorst
September 4, 2013
Larry was such a good, sweet man. He was so excited to let us use his backyard for my daughters wedding that's coming up. He said "I had never thought of a wedding there, that will be such a happy thing to have." He always treated my daughter, Nikki and her fiance, Devon, so well and with such affection. My thoughts, prayers, and love are with all his family and friends.
Paul & Sheri McCoy
September 4, 2013
We are so sorry that we have lost a great friend!
May you SING FOREVER in "heaven" Larry with the "Angels"...
Please watch over each and every one of us that were lucky enough to know you....(especially your children and grandchildren).....
May god bless you and keep you in the palm of his hand!
SEE YOU IN HEAVEN LARRY!!!
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