Larry W. Nordin Obituary Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Larry W. Nordin, age 67, of Prairie Farm, WI died Thursday, February 26, 2014 at Regents Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Larry was born January 19, 1947 in Rice Lake, WI to Albert and Grace (Lewis) Nordin. He graduated from Turtle Lake High School and soon after began working at Barsalco in Barron. Larry then bought a Bar in Arland, sold it and moved to Las Vegas, NV where he drove "yellow cab." He came back to Wisconsin and married Ruth A. Flaw in 1966. From this marriage they had three children, Michelle, Mark and Michael. He drove cement truck for Yellow River Supply of Turtle Lake and owned and operated "The Lagman Inn" (now the "Last Call") bar in Wheeler and eventually went back and forth between Las Vegas and Wisconsin. Larry was one that could always find a bargain and when he did; he stocked up on it. He enjoyed playing solitaire on computer, going out to eat good food and combining the two to make an occasional "casino run." He always had more than one vehicle; just in case. Having been in the bar business, Larry had "the gift of gab" and loved socializing with customers and friends. He is survived by his son, Mark of Turtle Lake; seven grandchildren; one great granddaughter; one sister, Laurie (Terry) Olson of Fall River, WI; sister-in-law, Geraldine Raven of Rice Lake, WI; two nephews; one niece; other relatives and many friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Grace (Lewis) Nordin; one daughter, Michelle; one son, Michael; and one brother, LeRoy. Funeral Services will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 7, 2014 at Arland First Lutheran Church in Arland, WI. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the church. Burial will take place in the spring at Arland Independent Cemetery. Arrangements are with Olson Funeral Home of Menomonie, WI.

Larry W. Nordin Obituary

January 19, 1947 - February 26, 2014