The funeral service for Laurence Charles Supalla will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday at All Saints Catholic Church, in New Richland. The Reverend Ted Hottinger will officiate. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Friedrich Funeral Service. Military honors accorded by New Richland Veteran’s Association.
Laurence Charles Supalla passed away on May 20, 2012 at the New Richland Care Center. He was 85 years old.
Laurence was born in Brush Creek, MN on May 30, 1926, to George and Adeline (Paul) Supalla. Laurence attended school in Easton, MN. Following graduation, Laurence was united in marriage to Irene Ignaszewski on February 15, 1949 in Wells, MN. The couple moved to New Richland shortly after marriage to begin to farm. He was the co-founder for Minnesota Waxy Corn Growers Association, which is the base company of Sunopta. He also served on the board of directors. Laurence continued to farm until retiring in 1982, when he and Irene moved in to town. Laurence enjoyed spending time with family, golfing, going to Florida for the winter months, farming with his sons after retirement, and was an avid Twins fan. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion.
Laurence is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Paul and Charles; and sister, Mary Johnson.
He is survived by his loving wife, Irene Supalla; children, Michael (Gretchen) Supalla of New Richland, Barbara (David) Lyndgaard of Avon, MN, Christine (Kevin) Johnson of New Richland, Betty (Reuben Woitas) of Spring Hill, FL, and Randy (Susan) Supalla of Bemidji; grandchildren, Sharra (Scott), Raquel (Todd), Lynsey (Jeremy), Kyhl (Marian), Laura (Andrew), Dana (Kris), Nicole (Todd), Chad (Megan), Jennifer (Gregg), Mark (Ellen), Robyn (Brad), Wendy, and Brandon; 17 great grandchildren; brother, John Supalla of New Richland; sister Anne Theder of Coppell, TX; many nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.
Laurence will be remembered as a wonderful husband and father. He will be missed.
Memorials preferred to All Saints Catholic Church.
