A memorial service for Lawrence “Larry” Abelman will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday June 15, 2013, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 4951 East Highway 61 in Hovland. Burial will follow at Old Settler’s Cemetery.
Larry, 86, of Hovland, died December 15, 2012 at the Cook County North Shore Care Center.
He was born on September 5, 1926 to Ray and Olga Abelman in Greany, Minn. He grew up and attended schools in Greany. Larry served in the Army during World War II. After his service in the military, Larry worked as a heavy equipment operator in the mines, for Johnson Moore (later Hoover) Construction, in logging, and for John’s Mathisen for over 40 years.
Larry enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling, and guns. He was also a great collector.
He was a member of the
Hovland Fire Department,
Trinity Lutheran Church, and the American Legion.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lois; daughter,
Margie O’Leary; and brothers, Delbert, Doug, Art, Walter, and Lloyd.
Larry is survived by stepson Marty (Andrea) Jackopich and their children Tom, Tina, Tara, Martin, and Marie; stepdaughters, Carla, Bonnie, Connie, and Monica; and many nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.
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