Lawrence Rueben "Larry" Dvorak

Lawrence "Larry" Rueben Dvorak

Age 71 of Belle Plaine, MN.

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 3, 2025.

Preceded in death by first wife of 25 years and mother of his children, Teresa; 2nd wife, Barbara; parents, Henry and Jeanne; brother, Nick.

Survived by his 14 Children-Andrea Toenyan (Paul), Jason (Tammy), Jessica Vearrier (Jeremy), Jacob (Theresa), David (Miriam), Stephen (Jenny), Rose Pabich (Greg), Dominic (Sonja), Edward (Kaitlyn), Gabriel, Paul (Brooke), Patrick (Maria), Theresa Hernandez (Ryan) & Philomena Pauly (Mike). 89 grandchildren & 1 great-grandchild. Also, he is survived by his 3 step children from his 2nd marriage to Barb in 2007. Larry is also survived by his 4 sisters Jeananne Bloudek (Bill), Sr Michele (PHJC), Becky Symanitz (Ray), Mary Beussman (Kurt) & his 8 brothers Greg (Kathy), Jerry (Josie), Lee (Susan), Mark, Dan (Shelly), Marty (Peggy), Joe (Dawn) & John (Debra). Also 85 nieces & nephews & many other family and friends.

Visitation 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Friday, November 7th, with Rosary at 7:00 pm at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077.

A Requiem Mass of Christian Burial will take place 10:00 am Saturday, November 8th with visitation 9:00 am – 10:00 am prior to Mass at the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 777 221st, Ave. NW, Oak Grove, MN 55011. Interment to immediately follow at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Belle Plaine, MN. A luncheon will follow the interment at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church basement, 200 E. Church St., Belle Plaine, MN 56011. Pallbearers will be his godsons: Christopher Dvorak, Tony Dvorak & Marcel Dvorak along with his grandsons Tyler, Bryan, and Ethan Dvorak, Damian Dvorak & Seth Vearrier. Serving at the funeral Mass will be grandsons: Blane and Slade Dvorak, Simon and Samuel Dvorak, Vincent and Thomas Dvorak, & Colin Dvorak.

Larry leaves a wonderful legacy in raising his 14 children with strong Catholic values & prayer life. He did so with being a great example of his faith through much commitment, love & sacrifice. But most of all with the grace of God.

Life for Larry began on a rural farm in Belle Plaine, MN just down the road from St John's Catholic Church. He attended Sts Peter and Paul school until 8th grade. He graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1973. He met the love of his life Teresa (Teri) in 1973 & were married in July 1974 & ended up building a home in rural Belle Plaine to raise their family. Larry was a hard-working husband & father while working full time at the following companies with a variety of positions (White Motors, Lee Data, the Chaska school system & Gustavus Adolphus). He was instrumental in opening a parish & school– Immaculate Heart of Mary in St Paul, MN where his children would be taught their Traditional Catholic Faith within the Society of St Pius X (SSPX). After years of commuting, his parents donated 30 acres of land right behind Larry's house to open another school & chapel for the SSPX, which was named Holy Family Academy and Chapel.

Throughout the years as his family grew, he enjoyed the many hugs of affection & love from his children & grandchildren. Larry grew up in a household where singing was a part of the day-to-day activity. Larry had a wonderful voice & was a part the Madrigals in high school. He carried that gift of music to his family & taught them all to sing. This was such a blessing as they all have wonderful voices. Since singing was so much a part of his family's life it was only fitting that hours before he passed away, he sang along with some of his siblings, children & grandchildren who surrounded his bed. Larry received the last rites hours before passing and died a holy, happy death surrounded by his youngest sibling John, children & grandchildren reciting the Rosary for him.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew & loved him.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to The Larry Dvorak Family