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Lawrence Pfau, 86, Minot, died Monday, October 27, 2014 in his home.
Lawrence was born July 24, 1928, to Albert and Lucille (Zimmerman) Pfau in Rugby, ND. He grew up on the family farm located near Upham, ND and attended country school in his youth. Lawrence completed his high school education at Minot Model High School in 1946.
During his senior year as elected homecoming king, Lawrence began dating the homecoming queen, Vera Rogers. This union would be blessed with marriage on October 8, 1950 in Minot.
Lawrence went into the US Army on February 14, 1951 and was stationed stateside in Texas and later in England until his honorable discharge on February 18, 1953. As a couple, they returned to the family farm following his military service until moving to Minot later that year.
Lawrence began his working years as a sheet metal worker, opting to purchase the company during his tenure. He operated the business for a couple of years and then turned his focus to racing and mechanic work for Westlie Motor Company in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s.
Lawrence loved racing his #83 at the Nodak Speedway in Minot and surrounding racing circuit for many years. In 1989 he was inducted to the Nodak Racing Club Hall of Fame for his racing success and dedication to the sport over the years.
Flying became Lawrence’s passion for the remainder of his life. He earned his A&P certification and began working for Pietsch Flying Service as a mechanic. Lawrence earned his private and commercial pilot’s licenses serving the company as a pilot and mechanic until his retirement in 1992.
He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Minot and the American Legion. He enjoyed traveling to visit family and occasionally took the time to wet a line fishing or fix a broken toy for his children. Lawrence will be remembered as a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather and trusted friend to all who shared in his life.
Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Lucille Pfau, brother Vernon Pfau and sister-in-law Betty, and grandparents Henry and Rosina (Brandt) Pfau and William and Ida Zimmerman.
Celebration of Lawrence’s Life: 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 31, 2014 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Minot.
Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.
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