Lawrence Crouse, JR

Lawrence P., Jr.U.S. Naval VeteranAge 71''Pete'' of Forest Lake went to be with the Lord on November. 10, 2002 after a courageous battle with cancer. 29-Year career with th Dept. of Special Education for the State of MN. Advocate for the MN Assn. of Professional Employees. 40-Year member of the John Birch Society. Lifetime supporter and activist for the Republican National Party. Volunteer for the Fairview Lakes Hospital and the Chisago Lifecare Center.Preceded in death by first wife Marilyn, Granddaughters Melissa Mellgren and Kaatia Crouse, and parents Lawrence, Sr. and Rose.Survived by Loving wife Mary (Nee Mellgren),Children: Laurie(David)Welsh, Lynne(Jerry)Sanders, Larry(Mary)Crouse III,Lenny Crouse, and Lee (Kathy)Crouse.,8 Step Children,23 Grandchildren, 7 Great-grandchildren,Brothers: Bill and Henry(Barbara)Crouse. Sister Mary (Rick) McKinley, 6 Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives and Numerous Friends.Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10:30 AM @ ST. PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Mpls., Visitation Wednesday 5-8 PM w/prayers at 7:30 PM @ MATTSON FUNERAL HOME 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. and also 1 hour b/4 service at church Thursday.''A special thank you to the excellent staff at Margaret Parmly Residence for providing incredible care, kindness and support to Larry and his family.''Mattson Funeral Home(651)464-3556

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