He farmed for a couple years, then went into the fertilizer business. He owned and managed Ideal Fertilizer, later selling his company to Terra Chemical Co. They transferred him to Madison, South Dakota where he was an assistant manager and he remained there until retiring. In 1986 Lawrence and his wife moved to Fremont. While living here, Lawrence worked for area farmers part time, and also did painting for Don Peterson Real Estate.
He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, and he and his wife also enjoyed playing cards.
On October 6, 1940, Lawrence and Eleanora Walter were married in Wakefield.
Survivors - wife - Eleanora
a niece, Lila Stites and her husband Kay of Peachtree, Georgia (Eleanora and Lawrence helped raise Lila and her sister and brother following their father's death). Lila's sister and brother have since died.
Several other nieces and nephews survive.
Lawrence was also preceded in death by 3 sisters and 7 brothers.
The funeral service will be 10 AM Tuesday (Febr. 24th, 2009) in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with the Rev. Timothy Anderson officiating. A Prayer Service will be Tuesday afternoon at 2 PM in Wakefield in St. John's Lutheran Church, followed by the committal in the Wakefield Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and to the Lutheran Hour.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, will be on Monday (Febr. 23rd) from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM.
Condolences(3)
Bonnadell Koch
Wayne, Ne Sunday, February 22, 2009 Eleanora, I am very sorry in your loss and just wanted to convey my condolences to you and the family. Please greet Lila for me.Melani Hanisch
Rosemount, MN Sunday, February 22, 2009 I haven't seen Lawrence or Eleanora in a number of years, but when I was growing up in Madison, SD, Lawrence and my dad, Lyle Johnson, worked together. I will always remember Lawrence's smile and his very contagious laugh. Lawrence was always telling jokes and teasing. I remember playing cards with Lawrence & Eleanora, too. I know Lawrence is now with the Lord, and Heaven is a happier place because of Lawrence's laugh. Eleanora, I'm so sorry for your loss, and I will pray for peace and strength for you. LOVE & God's Blessiings, Melani (Johnson) Hanisch & FamilyKatrina Rodgers, CMA/CNA
Uehling, NE Saturday, February 21, 2009 Lawrence was a great man. He always had a smile on his face when we would walk into his room. He was always happy and carrying on some type of conversation and getting us to laugh. He always made our day brighter. I am so sorry for your loss and everyone will be in my thoughts and prayers.