Larry Sandmeyer

Larry J. Sandmeyer, son of Leo and Lenora (Hanson) Sandmeyer, was born in Butterfield Township in Watonwan County, Minnesota on September 17, 1938. He died Friday, February 20, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota. Larry attended District 45 School in St. James Township through 8th Grade. He graduated from District 840 High School in St. James in 1956. Larry served in the Army Military Police from 1962 to 1964. He was stationed in Germany and enjoyed touring Europe when on leave. A highlight of his travels was attending the Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria in 1964. His marriage to Mary Anderson took place at St. James Catholic Church on May 14, 1977. Following their marriage, they farmed the Sandmeyer Family Farm near St. James. Larry was a member of the VFW, American Legion and Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed hunting, pitching horseshoes, playing cribbage, watching old westerns, and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Mary; sons, Joseph and Joshua of St. James; daughter, Jennifer (Al) Goins of Austin, MN; grandchildren, Isabella, Nathaniel, and Samantha Goins; brother Alvin of St. James; sisters, Cleo Erickson and Judy (Allen) Jones of St. James, Betty (Roger) Fennern of Redwood Falls and sister-in-law Judy Sandmeyer of St. James. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dewey; brother-in-law John Erickson and sister-in-law Jean Sandmeyer. First Visitation 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Monday, February 23, 2015 Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel 906 - 10th Ave. S. St. James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Second Visitation 9:30 am - 10:30 am Tuesday, February 24, 2015 St. James Catholic Church, St. James 623 4th Street S. Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Service Information 10:30 am Tuesday, February 24, 2015 St. James Catholic Church, St. James 623 4th Street S. Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Interment Information Calvary Cemetery- St. James East of town on CR 27 Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081