Obituary of Lawrence Edward Karkhoff

Lawrence Edward Karkhoff (Weez), age 92, passed away November 8, 2015. Preceded in death by wife, Lorraine; parents Herman and Louise Karkhoff. Surviving brother, Howard; sons, Bruce (Mary), Jeff (Nancy), Ronald, Gary; grandchildren, Stacie (David), Rebecca (Rick), Laura (David), Alex; and great grandchildren, Makenna, Braxton. Born in Minneapolis, MN, graduated from South High School, military service as a Merchant Marine. Lawrence, an avid golfer, won two Minnesota State Amateur golf tournaments in 1947 and 1949, raised four sons, with passion for fishing, outdoors, card games. Spent 18 years in Tucson, AZ with wife Lorraine. Resided last 6 years in Eden Prairie, MN near family. Memorial to be held at Fort Snelling Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN on Monday, November 16 at 11:30 AM. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Minnesota, 7110 France Ave. South, Edina, MN. 952-924-4100.