Laurence Leroy Butenhoff

Laurence L. Butenhoff, was born on January 1, 1932, to Emma (Stock) and Ferdinand Butenhoff. He passed away in his home on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 5-7 PM with a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Barnesville, MN.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Barnesville with Rev. Ali Haugerud officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, rural Sabin, MN.

Laurence grew up on a farm near Baker, MN. He was the youngest of seven children.  In October of 1952 he was drafted into the Army, serving in Korea, and was honorably discharged in October of 1954.  

On December 28, 1957, he married Beverly Johnk. He farmed with his brother, Arnold Butenhoff and then later with his two sons.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing, taking his family on camping trips, going on bus trips with friends and later traveling with family including his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Laurence was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and then Our Saviors Lutheran Church and served on various committees. He served on the Alliance Township Board for about 25 years. He was a member of the American Legion and a lifetime member of the VFW, where he and Beverly attended many dances. He was also a member of local Rod and Gun Clubs and Dark House Fisherman's club.

Laurence is survived by his wife Beverly; children, Jerald (Diane) Butenhoff, Bonnie (Rod) Hubka, Douglas (Mary) Butenhoff, and Cynthia (Eric) Sundby; grandchildren, Wayne Syverson, Renee (Ryan) Gilsrud, Brett (Tabitha) Syverson, Derek (Jamie) Syverson, Andrea (Alex) Nelson, Melissa (Nate) Hubka, Ashley (Matthew) Everson, John (Rebecca) Butenhoff, and Brian Butenhoff; 15 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Matilda, Irene, Cecelia, and Avis; and two brothers, Arnold and Laverne.