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Lawrence J. O'Reilly

December 19, 1935 — May 3, 2025

Anaheim, CA

Lawrence Joseph "Larry" O'Reilly, age 89 of Anaheim, California, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

Larry was born on December 19, 1935 in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Vincent and Agnes (Guenther) O'Reilly. He graduated from Goodhue High School and went on to serve with the US Navy. Upon his honorable discharge, he graduated from Winona State University with a degree in Liberal Arts.

He taught high school in Los Angeles, CA for two years and then changed his career to insurance, working at Aetna Life Insurance Company. Larry started his business, Three Green Thumbs, and Jerry went in to partnership two years later.

He loved traveling and did that extensively. He was active with his bowling league throughout his life! He loved spending time with their friends and family.

He is survived by his spouse, Jerry Osborne; nieces and nephews, Kathy Johnson, Cherie (Richard) Bien-Coffman, Kerry (Pat) Bien, Vaughn Jr. "Bud" (Bernadette) Bien, Tim (Denise) Bien, and John (Andrea) Bien and their families; and many friends and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Donald (Jen), James, and Gerald "Lefty"; sister, Therese (Vaughn) Bien; nephew, Thomas Bien; great nephew, Joel Bien.

A private family graveside service will be held at Holy Trinity-St. Columbkill Catholic Cemetery, Belle Creek.

Please join his family for a Celebration of Life at the Goodhue Lions Building on Friday, May 30 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm.

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