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Larry Lee Koehnen

Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On September 25, 2017 @ 2:15 pm In 2017,Obituaries | 14 Comments

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Larry Lee Koehnen, age 66 of Lonsdale, formerly of Chaska, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 11:00AM with a visitation from 9:30-11:00AM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake. Pastor Dianna Hunstad will preside. Larry will be laid to rest at Credit River Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Allen Henry, Mike Buss, Stacia Buss, Tyler Buss, Mark Koehnen, and Tom Peterson. Honorary pallbearers will be Logan Buss, Grace Henry, and Jackson Henry. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to be distributed by the family to Larry’s favorite charities.

On January 19, 1951 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, parents Earl and Betty Koehnen celebrated the birth of their son, Larry Lee Koehnen. He was the second of six children. Along with his siblings, Larry enjoyed growing up in Chaska where he spent his childhood enjoying the outdoors—fishing and hunting squirrel and rabbit filled his time. In high school, Larry played on the football team and graduated in 1969.

Following his high school graduation, Larry worked numerous jobs. Eventually, He began working in inventory control with Star Tex of Lakeville. He was there for nearly 20 years. Due to medical challenges, Larry retired. Not willing to stay idle, Larry spent time with his family, traveling, and going fishing. Along with his brother John, Larry relished weekends up north fishing. Whenever there was the chance to fish, Larry took it!

It was in high school that Larry briefly dated Marilyn Johnson, but they went their separate ways. As fate would have it, years later they rekindled their relationship after a friend encouraged them to reunite. On December 3, 1987 the couple exchanged wedding vows. Together they enjoyed traveling. They went on trips to Alaska, Hawaii, the Grand Canyon, and took road trips to Branson, Galena, and Wyoming.

Larry loved his family. He was a proud grandpa—Larry enjoyed playing cards and watching the Packers and movies with his grandchildren. When faced with the decision of being placed on hospice or enduring rigorous dialysis, Larry chose dialysis in order to be with his family longer.

Larry’s kind, humorous spirit will live on in his wife, Marilyn Koehnen; daughter, Rachael (Rob) Bossley; step-children, Stacia (Mike) Buss, Allen (Cathy) Henry; grandchildren, Mercedes Abrahamson, Sophia Bossley, Sage Bossley, Tyler Buss, Logan Buss, Grace Henry, Jackson Henry; 2 great-grandchildren; siblings, Steve Koehnen (Pat), Mark Koehnen(Jan), John (Sandy) Koehnen, Sandy Thurston, Greg Koehnen; other loving relatives and friends.

Larry is greeted in Heaven by his parents, Earl (Betty) Koehnen; step-mother, Eunice Koehnen, and his step-son, Douglas Henry.

The Koehnen family is proudly cared for by the staff of Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home & Cremation.

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Condolence from Hanny on September 25th, 2017 6:28 pm

Marilyn and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Larry was such a nice man. Had alot of fun times with you and him. He will be greatly missed.

Condolence from Patty Kessler on September 26th, 2017 9:17 am

Marilyn,
Right now all I can think about is the great weekend the four of us shared in Galena, Illinois. Remember all the crazy things that went on – from the gay bed & breakfast, to the funny restaurant where they gave you a limited time to sit and eat!! Can’t even imagine your feeling of loss right now. Remember, I am here for you.
Love, Patty and Leon

Condolence from Cathy Culverson on September 27th, 2017 3:56 pm

Marilyn I am so sorry for your loss. He is with Doug now. Had some great times with all. Whoever would have thought we’d go over a bridge on the lake for ice fishing! You are a special lady and you will get through it. Love you!

Condolence from Carole Johnson on September 27th, 2017 4:47 pm

Marilyn and family, I am so sad for you and family…Larry was a gem…I will hold close in my memories his funny sense of humor..his love for the Old West..all the blessed times we spent together..Don and I always loved Larry…We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead…I am sorry we cannot make the trip down for the funeral..I am not well..will fill you in later…God comfort you with His love during this time and the days ahead…Love you. Carole and Don….

Condolence from Lana Johnson on September 27th, 2017 6:30 pm

Marilyn and Family,
So sad to hear of Larry’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and hope the memories you made together will help ease the pain.
Hugs to you
Roger,Lana, Niki and Joshua Johnson

Condolence from Andrea Myers on September 27th, 2017 7:42 pm

Marilyn – my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you have peace knowing that Larry is no longer suffering. Big hugs and lots of love to u friend.

Condolence from Sabrina Jones on September 27th, 2017 10:20 pm

Marilyn Im so sorry for your loss. Larry was a great guy and always full of humor and he made everyone laugh. I will never forget the nickname he gave me “Halle Berry”. Everytime I would call you he would yell Marilyn…Halle’s on the phone. Love you Marilyn. Im praying for your strength during this time.

Condolence from susan stolarcek on September 28th, 2017 3:12 am

Mark, I only knew you. So sorry to learn of your brother’s passing. My sincere sympathy to you and Larry’s loved ones.

Condolence from Eric & Kathy Bunkers on September 28th, 2017 9:44 am

Marilyn and Family:
We are sorry to hear about your loss. We are praying for you and the rest of the family.

Condolence from The Brown Family on September 28th, 2017 10:06 am

Marilyn, Stacia & Family – Our sincerest thoughts & prayers are with you all during this time. I know how much Larry meant to you. Blessings…. The Brown Family, Sioux Falls, SD.

Condolence from Mandy Harri on September 28th, 2017 10:58 am

Maryilyn and Family- Im heartbroken to hear of Larrys passing. I knew he wasnt doing well but gosh not this! I just saw this or I would have come to the visitation. Please if theres anything you need let me know! God Bless and keep the ones in your hearts close. Mandy Harri ( red lobster)

Condolence from Bruce R on September 29th, 2017 7:47 am

My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends. May you find some comfort in the promise found in Revelation 21: 3-4 and 1 Thessalonians 4:14. Knowing that there is an opportunity to be reunited with love ones lost in death.

Condolence from Mark Chalupsky on March 10th, 2018 11:18 pm

I was Larry’s classmate at Chaska High School and just learned of his death. I always enjoyed talking with Larry when we at Chaska High School. We will miss him at our 50th class reunion this year. My condolences to his family!

Condolence from Bonnie LaMotte on October 29th, 2018 9:20 pm

Oh my gosh Marilyn, Im so sorry for your loss. When I was looking for you last year, I had no idea this has happened. RIP to your precious hubby . Im sorry we lost touch, I hope time will heal your sorrow. You know , he is still with you in spirit. Contact me any time, email, or FB * i left you a message on there*.

From Bonnie and Andy L, Carrie, Dale, Brianna and our newest edition TJ. ( 5 months old)

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