Larry Lukes, 60

Published 8:01 am Sunday, May 10, 2015

Larry Lukes, 60, of Northfield, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, May 07, 2015, at the Three Links Care Center in Northfield from complications of a stroke.

Larry Edward Lukes was born Sept. 17, 1954, in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Richard and Myrtle (Lightley) Lukes and attended school in Austin. He eventually moved to Northfield, where he began working for Sheldahl, now called Multek Flexible, where he was still working.

Larry was an avid gardener, raising many types of tulips, lilies, and vegetables. He made numerous bird houses out of wood and painted gourds and various types of candle holders. He enjoyed history, baseball, his fish aquariums and was crazy about his cats.

Larry is survived by special friend Nancy Tralle of Northfield, sister Judy Steinblock of St Cloud, and nephew Jason Steinblock. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gary, and brother-in-law Ed.

Per Larry’s wishes there will be no services. Arrangements by the Bierman Funeral Home