Larry Dennis Semmen was born March 24, 1949, to Leonard and Rose (Hagen) Semmen at the Johnson Hospital in Lanesboro, Minn. He live in Bratsburg and attended school in Rushford until sixth grade, then the family moved to Lanesboro. He was baptized at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro. He graduated from LHS in 1967. He served in the United States Army for four years during the Vietnam war in Germany. He was very proud of his country. Larry went to school at Control Data and worked as TRW repairing computers. Also, at IBM AS quality control, Rush Products in testing and quality, Mayo Clinic with IT, Preston Servicemen’s Club Manager, and Root River Saloon. Larry enjoyed music, TBI and the Hall boys, and he is with Danny, Jim, David and Chuck, jammin! He also liked sports, the Vikings and the Twins.
He married Lynn Anderson and they later divorced. They had a son, Nathan.
He is survived by his brother Richard (Peggy) Semmen, his two sisters, Juanita (Larry) Palmby and Lori Semmen; his nephew Pete (Christin) Semmen. And, we can’t forget his favorite, his dog Holly.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services will be held to honor his life at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston on Friday, August 28, 2020, at 1 p.m. Please arrive by 12:45.
To share a condolence or memory with the family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com.
Jamey says
You were always a great friend to my dad and all the Hall Boys. I will always remember partying at your place on “the flats.” I will not forget you. Rest In Peace brother.
Donna Sveen says
Larry was always a happy guy!
He always met you with that great smile!
A SINCERE SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY.
Brenda says
What a nice man . He was a neighbor in preston when he had his dog Lucky! Sending hugs and prayers
nick zeller says
So many stories! Such a good friend!
He helped turn a low point in my life into a major highlight. What a great guy!
I will miss Larry’s laugh and his silliness.
Art Holtan says
Larry was one of my closest friends in my first years in Lanesboro. He and Danny Hall spent tons of time in my home in those years. I am thankful to have enjoyed a long visit with him at our 50th Class Reunion.
I send prayers to his family and friends for the Peace that only our Loving God can give.
Heidi Williams says
I met Larry outside the VFW about 6 years ago. We talked about his dog that had passed and his new dog. He cried about losing his dog. We were both veterans but of different wars. Having a love for dogs and being a veteran brought an instant connection. I loved to see him each year after in Lanesboro during the summer. So sad I cannot make his funeral. Sending love to the family!
Susie(Richer) Brevig says
I know Larry will be missed, he still has that big smile! We would come to Lanesboro to the dances that the TBI played in! Such found memories of those fun times , as I know Larry loved too!
Rest in peace🙏
Marcia says
So sorry for your loss.
Jeff Norby says
My condolences to the family sorry for your loss.
Wes Bue says
My condolences to Larry’s friends and family.
Wes Bue