"Larry was quite a unique gentleman. I didn't get to know him on a personal level; however, had talked with him numerous times over the past couple of years. He would get aggitated at times about things we had no control over to change. He usually would just want to vent his frustrations or concerns on the matter. No matter what the conversation, it always ended on a pleasant note. I was sorry I was not able to attend Larry's service. He is gone but will not be forgotten."
In loving memory of
Lawrence A. Theis
December 31, 1944 - March 22, 2006
Lawrence A. "Larry" Theis, 61, of Winona died Wednesday March 22, 2006 at Winona Community Memorial Hospital.
Larry was born December 31,1944 in Winona to Albert and Ellen (Culver) Theis. He graduated from Winona Senior High School and Winona Vo-Tech. He enjoyed keeping track of the weather.
Survivors include his mother Ellen Theis of Winona, two sisters, Patricia Theis of St. Paul and Joyce Fitzgerald of Minnetonka, four nephews; James, Kevin, Brian and Colin Fitzgerald and longtime companion Vicki Gerken of Winona. His father preceded him in death.
A Funeral Mass will be 10:30 AM Monday at St. Casimirs Catholic Church in Winona with Rev. Paul Breza officiating. Burial follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call one hour before services at the church.
Please share a memory of Larry on his On-Line Guest Registry at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff & Hansen Funeral & Cremation Center is assisting the family with arrangements.
Tributes
"My mother Hermina Herold Boland always talked to Larry. Until she read the obituary, she never realized they were distantly related. She was so happy to talk to both sisters today. She and your mother were born the same day. Her father was Henry J. Herold. My sympathy to the entire family."
"Sorry to hear about Larry. You and your family have my sympathy. If it works out for you, it would be great to hear from you sometime--later is ok. It has been a long time and it would be good to share the old days at Cotter High School. Mary"