Larry Dale Louks, 77, of Claremont, died unexpectedly of natural causes Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at his home.
He was born June 7, 1944 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Wayne and Marcella (Stark) Louks. He grew up on a farm near Dodge Center where he began milking cows at age 10. He graduated from Dodge Center High School in 1962. After his schooling, he began his life-long career as a dairy farmer. In addition, Larry worked part-time at the Triton School and full-time at the Owatonna Clinic for five years before retiring.
On July 22, 1972, he married Joette Stimson at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Owatonna. The couple made their home on a farm near Havana, then lived on a farm north of Claremont and settle on their farm south of Claremont in 1983.
Larry loved all animals, especially birds. Over the years, the farm was home to just about any animal common to the area. He enjoyed mowing the lawn, vegetable and flower gardening and playing cards, “500” and “Canasta”.
He is survived by his wife, Joette Louks of Claremont; children, Renae (and Ricky) Techau of Ellendale, Lisa (and Jeff) Hellevik of Dodge Center, Damon (and Christina) Louks of Claremont and Brian (Kari Brekke Johnsen) Louks of Claremont; 9 grandchildren, Nathaniel Techau, Courtney Techau, Tanner (Hannah Higgins) Hellevik, Carter Hellevik, Hunter Louks, Mason Louks, Pierce Louks, Brody Johnsen and Adyson Johnsen; brother, Kevin Louks of Sebeka; his four furry friends, Missy, Kimber, Sadies and Patches and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Marcella Louks; an infant grandchild; a brother-in-law, Carlos Stimson and other relatives and friends.
Visitation was at Michaelson Funeral Home in Owatonna on Tuesday, May 31st from 4:00 - 7:00 PM and at the church one hour prior to the service. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. John Lutheran rural Claremont. The Reverend Alan Broadwell officiated. Interment was in St. John Lutheran Cemetery.
