Larry Seavert

life story

Frugal Father, Rich Legacy

"I listen to understand, I listen to be understood."

-Larry Seavert

Larry Seavert: A life devoted to education, family

Seavert, Larry Allyn 68, of Plymouth, Minnesota - devoted educator, cigar aficionado, car buff, ball cap fanatic, and proud grandpa - died after a sudden heart attack on Friday, December 18th, in Goodyear, Arizona. Larry was born on November 14th, 1947 to Glenn and Corrine Seavert, of Forman, North Dakota. He graduated from Valley City State University in 1969 where he met Kathy, his bride of 45 years, and they moved to Minnesota to begin teaching careers and raise their two daughters. Larry taught with the Spring Lake Park School District for more than 15 years, also serving as a coach and referee. He received a masters degree from the University of Minnesota. In 1986, he took a position as executive director of the Education Minnesota Osseo, where he found his true calling fighting for educators. He was also an entrepreneur, opening Golden Leaf Tobacco shop in Uptown Minneapolis in 1983. In retirement, Larry continued his service to community as an usher and supervisor at the Goodyear Ballpark in Arizona, and took his bucket list job, mowing the Rush Creek Golf Course in Maple Grove. Among his other treasured quirks, he fancied himself as king of bathroom humor, bacon connoisseur, expert taste tester of craft beer, and goofiest grandpa ever. Larry was a man of few words, but his stoic nature softened with the birth of his three grandchildren. In his final years, his "I-love-yous" came freely and without fail. He represented love in action until his final breath.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Corrine Seavert, his grandmother, Olga Ronning, and his mother-in-law Phebe Hanson. Larry is survived by his wife Kathy Seavert of Maple Grove, Minnesota; daughter Lindsey Seavert Harrison and son-in-law Ian Harrison of Minneapolis, Minnesota; daughter Allyson (Seavert) Hammer and son-in-law Carlos Hammer of Scottsdale, Arizona; and three beloved grandchildren Ty, Landyn and Stellan. He also leaves behind his brother, Michael Seavert of Forman, North Dakota and countless dear friends and family.