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Obituary for Larry Henderson Stotts

Larry was born on August 17, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN and passed away June 10, 2025, at his home in Edina. He graduated from Minneapolis Southwest HS and Macalester College where he met the love of his life, Patricia. Larry and Pat started long teaching careers in Kerkhoven, MN, North St. Paul and eventually Edina, where Larry was inducted as a hall of fame teacher. Larry taught English, Humanities, Acting and Stagecraft, directed plays and coached soccer. He was influential in the lives of so many students and attended many of their HS reunions over the years. Larry also enjoyed working at Braemar Golf Course, modeling, acting, and keeping a yard that was the envy of many, all after his retirement.

Larry and Pat were married 63 years and were parents to Lori, Jim and Andy. People will remember Larry for his care and compassion in teaching. He was the teacher kids wanted to have. He had that "it" factor. The annual lip syncs that his students put on for the school were always a highlight of the school year. Larry and Pat enjoyed winters in Port Aransas, TX and summers at Quadna resort in Northern MN.

Larry was preceded in death by his wife Pat, daughter Lori, parents West and Florence and brother David. Larry, aka Gumpy and Hendu is survived by son Jim and his family - wife Crystal and daughters Katie and Molly; son Andy and his family - wife Linda and daughters Margaret, Meredith, Dorothy, and Harriet; grandchildren Joe Elton; Katie Haupert and family - husband Travis and great grandchildren Mason and Madalyn.

A memorial service will be held on August 8 at Vista Lutheran Church - 4003 Wooddale Ave. St. Louis Park, MN. Visitation will begin at 10 AM - Memorial at 11 AM with a lunch immediately following at the church. Memorials preferred to Edina High School Theater Program

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Sadly, we were informed that our beloved English and Speech teacher, Larry Stotts, died last week. We will post more information, including his obituary when it is available. Personally, Stotts, was my favorite teacher at Edina. I believe we may have had him in his first year of teaching at our school. Please visit this page on our website that has more comments from classmates about their thoughts about Stotts. https://www.edina64.com/class_forums_messages.cfm?tid=40696

Posted on: Mar 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM

We are saddened by the news that Ric Davies died on Friday, March 14th. Ric and Carolyn attended our 60th reunion and I was glad to chat with him as I grabbed this photo. Our sincerest condolences to Carolyn and the Davies family.

Rick, our deepest sympathies! thinking about you in this difficult time. 

Erik/Tex

Our sincerest condolences to Rick Giertsen and his family upon the passing of our classmate Cathy Cox Giertsen. I remember her striking eyes and lovely personality.

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Remember John Sheldon? As a sophomore I took his journalism class...that led to work as a sports writer (interesting challenge as I was on the basketball team too) and later as Managing Editor. Then the Guthrie in communications, U of M J degree and finally at the Pentagon and as President of a national energy association. The ability to communicate effectively was crucial. So thanks Mr. Sheldon and EHS for helping launch my career.

Posted on: Feb 09, 2025 at 5:21 PM