Mr. Lawrence Glaser

Born to Alvin and Hulda (Milbrath) Glaser on his father’s birthday in December, 1920 on the family farm near Lakefield MN. Married Dorothy Bisch in Aberdeen, WA in 1947 and they shared 63 years of marriage.

Graduate 1938, Okabena High School, Okabena, MN; US Navy (Seabees) veteran, WWII. Member First Lutheran, Lincoln. Lincoln employers included the Jewel Tea Company and Goodyear Tire & Rubber. Retired to Holiday Island, AR and then to Phoenix, AZ before returning to Nebraska in 1999. In his active years Larry enjoyed dancing, camping, golf, travel, and playing cards. In his last years he was still playing music by ear on his keyboard and exercising in his apartment.

Larry shared many stories of growing up during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl years on the farm. His childhood was filled with hard work on the farm without indoor plumbing or electricity. His family was very musical and besides singing in a trio, he also played the slide trombone, baritone horn and steel guitar. He also had many stories of his Navy service time spent on the island of Tinian and then in Nagasaki post war.

Larry was always supportive of his children and a great father figure. He was strong in his faith and a very hard worker. Larry was not a complainer and was affectionately known as “Mr. Clean”. He was known for his sense of humor and had a great smile.

Survivors: Daughter Cathy (Michael) Gorka, Lincoln; son Rod (Kathy) Glaser, Ozark, MO; grandsons Ryan Gorka, Lincoln and Scott (Jordin) Gorka, Lincoln; great-grandchildren Henley, Rocco and Sylvie, AFS daughter, Sophie (Charoenratha) Ratanaya, Bangkok, Thailand; brother Luther (Leona) Glaser, Lakefield, MN; sister Gerrie Onischuk, St. Paul, MN; sister-in-law, Barbara (Wally) Kolsrud, Lakeville, MN. Numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy and siblings, Mick, Len, Ed, Peggy and Gene.

We would like to thank the staff of The Legacy for their kindness and friendship over the 9 years Larry lived there in Independent Living. We also are grateful for the compassionate care he received at CHI-St. Elizabeth during his final days.

Family graveside services pending. A memorial service will be planned for a later date.

Memorials: First Lutheran Church – Lincoln NE or Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org.