Palkert, Lawrence L. Age 86, of Fridley, passed away October 1, 2019. Preceded in death by his parents and brother Robert. Larry was born in Winnipeg, Canada on May 13, 1933. He graduated from high school with honors at age 16 and earned his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. He served two years in the U.S. Army and later completed his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. Larry married Gladys McDonald on Dec. 29, 1954. They lived in Germany until the birth of their first of ten children, when they returned to Minnesota, their forever home. Larry was an aerospace engineer for Honeywell for more than 40 years. His job took their family on many great adventures twice to California and once to Sweden. They traveled frequently with their large brood throughout Europe. Larry cherished his service as Deacon for Immaculate Conception Church following his ordination in 1985. Larry's passions were always his faith, his family and the outdoors. He is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Gladys; their 10 children Jim (Tina), Lori Ann (Michael), Tom (Brenda), Dennis (Jana), David (Jean), Diane, Barb (Jim), Michael, Colleen (Dusty) and Matthew (Jess); their 38 grandchildren and great grandchildren; and his siblings Sister Lois Anne, O.S.F., Lorraine and Philip (Barb). Visitation 4-7 PM Monday, October 7, at Washburn-McReavy Funeral Home, 4101 Central Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights. Funeral Mass 10 AM Tuesday, October 8, at Immaculate Conception Church, 4030 Jackson St., Columbia Heights, preceded by visitation at 9 AM. Luncheon to follow Mass. Memorials preferred to the Alzheimer's Association (act.alz.org). Washburn McReavy Funeral Home 763-789-4436
Lawrence L. Palkert
Memorial Events
Visitation
Washburn-McReavy Columbia Heights Chapel
Washburn-McReavy Columbia Heights Chapel
4:00 PM, Monday October 7th, 2019
4101 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights Visitation from 4-7pm.
Funeral Mass
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
10:00 AM, Tuesday October 8th, 2019
4030 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis Luncheon to follow.
Memorials
Family and Friends
Preceded By
Anne Palkert
Mother
Louis Palkert
Father
Robert Palkert
Brother
Survived By
Gladys Palkert
Wife
Jim (Tina) Palkert
Son
Lori Ann (Michael) Bedessem
Daughter
Tom (Brenda) Palkert
Son
Dennis (Jana) Palkert
Son
David (Jean) Palkert
Son
Diane Palkert
Daughter
Michael Palkert
Son
Colleen Palkert (Dusty)
Daughter
Matthew Palkert (Jess)
Son
38 grandchildren & great grandchildren
Sister Lois Anne, O.S. F.
Sister
Lorraine Palkert
Sister
Philip (Barb) Palkert
Brother
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