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Lawrence A. Blaeser

Posted 2018-01-11 by mhenderson
Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ
>>> Published on Thursday, January 11, 2018 <<<

Lawrence A. Blaeser Sr., 87, of Lake Havasu City, passed away suddenly
on Dec. 28, 2017.

Larry was born in Chicago, Illinois on Feb. 17, 1930, the son of
Lawrence and Elizabeth Blaeser. Larry served in the United States Army
from June 1951 to May 1953.

Raised in Chicago, Larry met and married the one love of his life,
Joan, in September 1954. Together, they raised three children.

He was a captain with the Chicago Fire Department. After 28 dedicated
years as a Chicago firefighter, Larry retired and moved to Havasu. He
and Joan spent many years enjoying retirement prior to Joan’s death in
March 2010.

Larry enjoyed going to the gym and fishing. He was a member of the
Elks Lodge and was an active member of Our Lady of the Lake Roman
Catholic Church.

Larry leaves behind three children: Larry (Linda) Blaeser, Dan
(Isabel) Blaeser and Laurie (Harlan) Fuller, four grandchildren: Erin
(Nick) Harlacher, Lisa Powell, Kelly Powell and Luke Blaeser, and
great-grandchild Willow Harlacher.

Larry was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Joan
Blaeser, his sister Betty Hartley and his parents, Lawrence and
Elizabeth Blaeser.

The family will host a celebration of life at a later date.

Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts
and condolences can be sent to the family at www.lietz-
frazefuneralhome.com. To send a free card to the family, go to
www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze.





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