Larry Mendez Sr. Obituary
We bid farewell to Larry Mendez Sr. of Forest Lake, Minnesota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 26, 2025 at the age of 78. Larry touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Larry Mendez Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Nicholas and Laura; his grandson Joshua Berg; his brothers-in-law, Bernie Goebel Sr. and Jeff Ehnstrom; his nephew Bernie Goebel Jr.; and his niece Jenny Ehnstrom.
He is survived by: his wife Joanne; his children, Angela Strandmark (Brian), Sherry Glauvitz (David), Lori (Doug Biemert), Toni Hantho (Tom), Larry Jr., Reina Christensen and Joseph; his grandchildren, Sasha (Eric), Alek (Arja), Samuel, Miguel (Mandy), Brittany (Chris), Tiffany of Shelby, TJ, Justine, Jordanna, Brady, Nathan and Zachary; and his siblings, Raymond, June Edmeier (Dave), Juanita Goebel, Nick (Karen Douglas) and Roxanne Ehnstrom. He is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.
Visitation was held on Thursday, April 3rd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Roberts Family Funeral Home (555 SW Centennial Dr, Forest Lake, MN 55025). A memorial service was held on Thursday, April 3rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to DAV (https://www.dav.org), St. Joseph's Indian School, Wounded Warrior Project, Paralyzed Veterans of America.
