Larry Martin Sharp

About Larry

Larry Martin Sharp was born on August 24, 1943, in Tyler, MN, to Calvin and Margaret (Fezler) Sharp. He grew up in Tyler and graduated from Tyler High School.

Larry enlisted and served in the U.S. Army. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Southwest Minnesota. On April 22, 1967, he was united in marriage to Jeanette Adelman. The couple lived in Tyler for a short time before making their home in Minneota in 1971.

Larry worked various jobs before taking a job with the Robert L. Carr Construction Company. He worked for this company for over 30 years. He later worked for KHC Construction until his retirement in 2009. Larry was very talented and work was his passion. He started helping his father at a young age and later was a Project Manager in both residential and commercial construction.

He also enjoyed fishing and time spent with family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed tinkering with things and also enjoyed a good joke as he had an excellent sense of humor.

Larry died on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the Franklin Restorative Care Center in Franklin, MN.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Sharp of Minneota, children Bryon (and Jennifer) Sharp, Debra (and Ted) Edson, Becky (and Ryan) Kirksey and Martin (and Erin) Sharp, 11 grandchildren, siblings Gary (and Dolly) Sharp, Cathy Gilbertson, Shari Sharp, Deanna (and Jim) Dhaene, Barry (and Diane) Sharp, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Terry, Kevin and Perry.

memorial service

Funeral Service for Larry

February 16, 2023

Horvath Funeral Service 404 W Lyon St, Marshall, MN 56258, USA

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the remembrance center. Interment with military honors will take place at St. Edward Catholic Cemetery in Minneota. A livestream and recording of the service will be available at www.horvathfuneralservice.com.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Horvath Funeral Service