Larry Allen Gartner (Gart), 77, died on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St Marys Campus-Rochester.

Larry was born Dec. 5, 1940, in Sterling, Illinois, to Albert and Allegra (Jacobson) Gartner.

Larry was an avid fisherman and hunter and spent time up at Lake Portage catching bigger fish than anyone. Larry enjoyed making the most of the fun that life had to offer and absolutely loved Austin, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents; niece, Joy Renae Brown. He is survived by his children, Renee (Troy) Engels and Brandon (Chris) Gartner; grandchildren, Tyler and Victoria; sister, Kay (Bob) Long; nephew, Curtis (Debra) Long; Rhonda Hodge; and many friends.

A service will be held in the Spring.