Larry Mendez Sr.
July 14, 1946 ~ March 26, 2025
Age 78 of Forest Lake. Loving Husband, Dad, Papa & Brother, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on March 26, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Nicholas grandson, Joshua Berg; brothers-in-law, Bernie Goebel Sr., Jeff Ehnstrom; nephew, Bernie Goebel Jr.; niece, Jenny Ehnstrom. Survived by loving wife of 58 years, Joanne; children, Angela (Brian) Strandmark, Sherry (David) Glauvitz, Lori (Doug Biemert), Toni (Tom) Hantho, Larry Jr., Reina Christensen, Joseph; grandchildren, Sasha (Eric), Alek (Arja), Samuel, Miguel (Mandy), Brittany (Chris), Tiffany, Shelby, TJ, Justine, Jordanna, Brady, Nathan, Zachary; 8 great-grandchildren; siblings, Raymond, June (Dave) Edmeier, Juanita Goebel, Nick (Karen Douglas), Roxanne Ehnstrom; many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.
Memorial service 11 AM Thursday, April 3rd with visitation beginning at 10 AM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake. Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Maplewood. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to DAV, St. Joseph’s Indian School, Wounded Warrior Project, Paralyzed Veterans of America.
This man devoted his life to his family. His children were his world 🌎 his grandchildren were his happiness and his great grandchildren were just a little happiness he was overcome with so much love ❤️ our father was and will always be apart of our family and forever be remembered as our Father, Papa,brother and mentor ❤️ ♥️ 💖 💙
On behalf of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, we give thanks for Larry’s military service to our country in the Army.
I remember me and my 3 brothers fishing and Larry losing anchors.having a good time.never caught many fish but I enjoyed the time with my brother’s.
Larry was always a “cool uncle” when I was really young. The Mendez family was full of fun, good memories, and support for the Rucker side. I love you all & wish you many comforts during this time. Love, Crystal (Tom Rucker)
So sorry for your loss. I remember fondly when my husband and kids and I lived above them in a duplex. The sound of the children playing and Larry and Joann brings back great memories ! Beth Toutges