Larry Orville Spencer

09/21/1946 – 08/09/2021

Age 74, of Zimmerman.  Born and raised in the Sebeka, MN area.

Survived by his loving wife, Mary; brother, Dave (Gwyn) - TN; sister, Ruth Sanders - Ut; sister-in-law, Carol Spencer; brother-in-law, Paul Strong; sons, Chad, Shawn, Mitchell, Matthew and Douglas; daughter, Melanie; a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and other relatives too numerous to count.

Resided in the Zimmerman area for 30+ years.  Larry retired from Safco in 2005 after 17 years.  He was then able to concentrate on his passion for woodworking.  He will be remembered for his amazing woodwork and crafts.  His craftsmanship is found far and wide as he loved to sell and gift his creations with everyone. 

A Celebration of Larry’s life will be on Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 9:00 – 11:00AM at Dare’s Funeral Home, 805 Main Street NW, Elk River, with Memorial Service at 11:00AM.  Luncheon to follow.

Memorials in Larry’s name may be directed to Coburns Cancer Center in Saint Cloud, MN at: https://give.centracare.com/give/262942/#!/donation/checkout (Enter “Coburns Cancer Center” when prompted and note Larry Spencer in the comment section.

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