Lawrence “Larry” Gregory McDonald was born Jan. 28, 1956, in Hutchinson, the son of Earl and Loretta (Rauschendorfer) McDonald. Larry was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth, both at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson. He received his education in Hutchinson and was a 1974 graduate of the Hutchinson High School.
He was self-employed in construction.
Larry had three children, Benjamin, Gregory and Tia.
He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, camping, RVing and traveled to many different countries. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Larry passed away Sept. 29, 2024, at Sleepy Eye Medical Center in Sleepy Eye, at the age of 68, from natural causes.
Blessed be his memory.
Larry is survived by daughter Tia McDonald of Edgewater, Florida; and son Gregory “Micky” McDonald of Edgewater; siblings Linda Collins and her husband, Roger, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Robert “Bob” McDonald and his wife, Jean, of Melrose; and Tom McDonald and his wife, Linda, of Redwood Falls; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Loretta McDonald; son Benjamin McDonald; brother Darrel (Glenda) McDonald.
Arrangements were made by the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online obituary and guestbook available at www.hantge.com.
