Henry Laub

Henry C. Laub, “Papa Hank”, 77, of rural Clitherall, died Saturday, March 14, 2009, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls. He was born October 4, 1931, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Henry C. Laub, Sr. and Alice (Hawe) Laub. Henry proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He attended the Kansas City Art Institute and was involved in the art field all of his life. Most of his experience was in commercial art and in 1984 he started his own business designing and creating items for the gift industry. He participated in the MN Renaissance Festival for 14 years and was a contributing member of the Art of the Lakes Gallery in Battle Lake. Henry and his wife, Sandra, celebrated their 50TH wedding anniversary this past summer. Together they raised two children. Henry will forever be remembered for his outdoor watercolor paintings, festive piano playing, quick wit and love of good food. He valued his time with family and friends, and shared a very special bond with his twin granddaughters. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Sandra of rural Clitherall; their children, Laura (Rick) Wassenaar of Duluth and Matt Laub of Bloomington; two grandchildren, Emily Wassenaar and Jenna Wassenaar; a sister, Donna (Jack) Shadden of Villesca, Iowa; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. The family would like to thank the staff of the Minnesota Veterans Home for the wonderful loving care that they provided for “Hank”.  He is free again, at last . . . A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Eagle Lake Lutheran Church, rural Battle Lake, with Pastor Tom Peterson officiating. Burial will be at Eagle Lake Cemetery. Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls is assisting with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.olsonfuneralhome.com