Flaherty, Lawrence Michael Vietnam Vet 1967-1970, born April 6, 1948 died on August 22, 2013. Beloved husband of Margaret A. Flaherty, father of Eric Flaherty and papa to Austin and Colin, father to Kelli Flaherty and papa to Preston and Mason. Beloved stepfather to Ericka and husband Bob Helling and grandchildren Josh and Lizzy and stepfather to Bridget Larson and friend Michael Wells. Preceded in death by his parents - Lyle and Cecilia Flaherty, siblings Barbara Loftus, Margaret Donovan and Martin Flaherty and beloved daughter - Brigette Irene Flaherty. Larry graduated from North High School, Minneapolis in 1966. Achieved a AA degree from North Hennepin Community College and a BA degree from the U of M. Larry worked in finance and property management. A gentle soul who never held a grudge, slow to anger and quick to forgive. He loved quietly and completely. A music loving, God fearing Irishman. Member of Park Rapids Community since 1993. Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Park Rapids, MN. Visitation will be held for 1 hour prior to the services at the church on Tuesday. Inurnment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery - Minneapolis on Friday, August 30, 2013 at 1 PM in Assembly Area 2. Condolences: ceasefuneralhome.com

Published on August 25, 2013