Obituary for Lawrence Jerome Atanasoff

Lawrence Jerome Atanasoff, age 81, formerly of Champlin, Anoka, and Brooklyn Park, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 29, 2020, in St. Louis Park. He worked for many years at A & B Sporting Goods in Anoka and was the owner of Silk Screens, Inc. Printing Company, Maple Grove. He was very proud of his service in the United States Marine Corps. He was involved with coaching youth football in Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park for 40 years and led his teams and kids, “The Broncos”, to many victories over the years.He also enjoyed watching all sports, golfing, and playing cards.

He is preceded in death by parents, Elia & Anna; step father, Ralph; sisters, Lois and Elsie; brother, Richard; brothers-in-law, Norris Johnson and Jim Arwick; and nephew, Randy Johnson.

He is survived by many nieces and nephews; step children; and friends.A special thanks to all the care workers at the Estates of St. Louis Park for the many years of caring for him.

A Celebration of Larry’s Life will be at 4:30 PM Sunday, March 8, 2020, with a visitation from 3-4:30 PM at Evans-Nordby Funeral Home, 6000 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center - casual dress requested. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.