Lawrence "Larry" Krance

Lawrence “Larry” Krance, 89, Fargo, ND passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. He was born on September 14, 1928 in Haynes, ND to John and Margaret (Mennart) Krance. He grew up in Dickinson, ND and graduated from Dickinson High School. Following graduation, Larry worked as a tractor operator at the Dickinson Coal Mining Company until 1951 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served during the Korean War in the 6th Armored Division. Larry earned the Korean Service Medal with two bronze stars before being honorably discharged on March 6, 1953. Larry was united in marriage to Betty Irene Morgenthaler on October 27, 1962 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Dickinson. The couple made their home in Dickinson where they raised their four children. Larry worked as a welder and mechanic at Getter Trucking until his retirement. He remained in Dickinson until 2010 when he moved to Everett, WA to live with family. In 2014, he returned to North Dakota and lived in Fargo. When he was younger, Larry enjoyed bowling on leagues, gardening and camping. Following retirement, he liked to watch football, play cards, do crossword and word search puzzles, and go on casino trips. Going with his daughter to play bingo was another one of his favorite hobbies. Larry cherished the time he spent with his children and granddaughters. He was known for his love of coffee with cream and the little songs he would sing. He is survived by his son, Steve (Kerryann) Krance, Sumner, WA; daughter, Anna (Jason Bolstad) Krance, Fargo, ND; daughter, Lana (Jeremy) Zastoupil; granddaughters, Kayla Krance, Dickinson, ND and Grace Bolstad, Fargo, ND; sisters-in-law, Margaret “Marge” Krance, Bismarck, ND and Monica Krance, Trenton, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty; son, Larry J. Krance; brothers, William “Bill” Krance and John M. Krance. There will be a visitation from 5-7:00 PM on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration Center, Fargo. There will be a graveside service at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at the Altoona Cemetery, Hitchcock, SD.