Lawrence Floate

Lawrence C. Floate, age 77, passed away on October 7, 2012 in Saginaw, Michigan. Larry was born October 23, 1934, the son of Clare and Maxine (Smith) Floate in Maple Rapids. He married Virgilene "Birdie" Coleman on March 8, 1953 in Maple Rapids and she survives him. He was a Mason with the Maple Rapids Masonic Lodge and served as a volunteer firefighter for many years.

Along with his wife, Larry is survived by his daughters, Sheila Stephan of Lansing, Robin (Dr. Jeffrey) Limonoff of Fowlerville; sons, Gary of St. Johns, Albert (Bonnie) of Owosso, Larry, Jr. of Roscommon, Brian (Penny) of Maple Rapids; 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. He is also survived by his sister, Liane (Carroll) Tyler of Maple Rapids and brother, Lyle (Marge) Floate of Greenville. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, son, Edward Lyle Floate and grandson, Maxwell Clare Floate.

Funeral services will be 11 A.M. Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at the Maple Rapids Community Center. Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck will be officiating. This will be followed by a burial at Sowle Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 - 8 P.M. Tuesday evening at the Osgood Funeral Home in St. Johns. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorial gifts to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Home.