Lawrence Frederick Mensinger, formerly of Vulcan, passed away at Red Deer Nursing Home February 15, 2009 at the age of 79 years.
Lawrence was born October 7, 1929 on the family farm 12 miles northeast of Vulcan to Fred and Viola Mensinger. He attended Sandpit and Vulcan Schools. The family moved in to Vulcan in 1938. Lawrence began driving at the early age of 15 and drove gas truck and school bus and at the age of 17. He then purchased his first gravel truck and went to work for the Vulcan Municipality. Lawrence operated his own trucks for many years. He moved to Red Deer in 2005 where he has resided since.
Lawrence was a member of the Vulcan Flying Farmers, the Vulcan Elks and the Royal Canadian Legion. He enjoyed traveling, playing cards and curling.
Lawrence is survived by daughter Laurie (Kevin) Klein of Red Deer, son Wally (Karen) of Lomond, five grandchildren Tammy (Mike) Subasic, Barry (Brandy) Mensinger, Boyd Mensinger, Ryan (Amanda) Klein and Hayley Klein, eleven great grandchildren, sister-in-law Joan Mensinger and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers Elwood and Harold, sister Lois and great granddaughter Liberty.
Celebration of Life service was held Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. at Vulcan Legion Hall with Sue MacDonald D.M. officiating.
Inurement Vulcan Cemetery Columbarium.
If friends so desire tributes in Lawrence’s memory can be made to the charity of choice.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences to vulcanfuneralhome@hotmail.com