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Larry Owen, 92

Aug 23, 2024

Winnebago – Larry Owen, age 92, of Winnebago, MN passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 17 at Mayo Health System in Fairmont. Visitation was held on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 at Spencer Owen Funeral Home and one hour prior to service. The memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Aug. 22, 2024 at Foundations Bible Church (formerly First Baptist Church). Burial took place at Riverside Cemetery in Winnebago. Spencer-Owen Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Larry was born Sept. 25, 1931 in Winnebago, to Glen and Ellen (Skarin) Owen. He attended Winnebago High School and was in the class of 1950. Larry enlisted into the Air Force in January 1951 and spent three years in England. Discharged on Dec. 7, 1953. On June 4, 1955 Larry married MaryAnn Ehret. Larry and MaryAnn made their home in Winnebago. Larry worked as a brick tender right out of the service and then Larry worked as a carpenter, plasterer, and cabinet maker for over 50 years. During that time, they were blessed with three children, Lori, Terri, and Tom. Larry enjoyed all sports, attended many sporting events that his nephews, children and grandkids were in. He loved his hamburgers and malts.

Larry is survived by daughter Lori (Brian) Slama, of Winnebago, daughter Terri (Randy) Hoppe, of Le Sueur, and son Tom (Karla) Owen, of Winnebago; grandchildren Timothy (Meaghan) Slama, Amy Slama, Emily (Tanner) Nepp, Ellen (Curtis) Roiger, Owen (Heather) Poole, Jordan Hoppe, Kathie (RJ) Linder, Bob (Karrie) Owen; 15 great grandchildren; sister-in-law Jeanne (Dick) Kortuem; brother-in-law Larry (Kay) Ehret; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, MaryAnn on Sept. 13, 2022, and four brothers and their spouses: Bud (Doris) Owen, Tub (Deloris) Owen, Jerry (Ev) Owen, and Cliff (Dagmer) Owen.

The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the doctors and nurses for their loving care and kindness given to Larry and his family.