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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

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Lawrence H. Hall

MOTLEY - Lawrence H. Hall, 83, of Motley, Minn., passed away Nov. 14, 2009, at Lakewood Health System Hospital in Staples, Minn. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples with Pastor Steve Sveom officiating. A visitation will be held Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, from 5-7 p.m. at Brenny Funeral Chapel and one hour prior to the services at the church on Thursday.

Lawrence Hall

Lawrence was born at home in Staples Township and lived in Staples, Minn., for 45 years of his life, moving to Motley only recently. He married Marilyn Gibbs on April 5, 1950, in Staples. He worked as a mechanic and for 20 years as a custodian for the Staples schools before retirement. Lawrence loved to visit with just about anyone. Joking, kidding and teasing were always part of the conversation. He spent time tinkering with engines of all types and was able to fix anything. He took pride in his tractors and in always having a neat and orderly place. Lawrence enjoyed listening to old-time country music and dancing. He met his wife Marilyn at a dance.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents.

Lawrence is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of almost 60 years; children, Blain, of Long Prairie, Gordon (Nancy), of Fergus Falls, Bryan (Renee), of Staples, Sandra Bryce (Merle), of Sartell; great-grandchildren, Amanda Hall, Ryan (Amy) Hall, Jared (Jessica) Hall, Jeremy Hall and Katie (Peter) Boyle, Nathan Hall, Kelsey Hall and Sarah (Jacob) Brix, Sabrina Bryce; 8 great-grandchildren; step-grandchildren, Carmen Sowers and Kevin Sowers; sisters, Lavina (Herman) Hitzmann, of Woodbury, Norma Minor, of Hibbing, Lois (Roy) Mertens, of Staples, Lorraine Mertens, of Hibbing; brothers, Leonard (Helen), of Staples, Lloyd, of Staples; and many nieces and nephews.

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