Lawrence 'Larry' Watts Obituary Watts, Lawrence (Larry) E. age 84 of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024, after living with Parkinson's Disease for 20 years. Larry was raised in Minnetonka by parents Earl and Emily Watts. He was the youngest of five siblings and spent his youth playing baseball, and hockey and running around with "the gang" who were cherished lifelong friends. After graduating high school he served 3 years in the army where he discovered his penchant for numbers. He went on to study accounting and eventually became City of New Hopes Financial Director for 30 years. Larry was an outdoor enthusiast. He loved hiking, skiing, biking, playing sports, and camping. His most cherished place was the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Larry devoted his life to family, friends, volunteer work, church, and beating everyone in tennis. After he retired he volunteered for Families Moving Forward, became a Eucharist minister, went on A LOT of bike rides, and spent an incredible amount of time with his grandkids. He will be remembered for his extraordinary kindness and witty humor. Larry is preceded in death by his beloved wife Karen; and brothers Ed, Don, and Bob. He is survived by his son Bruce (Nancy), daughter Pam (Leon); grandchildren David, Emily, Mary, Rye; sister Sr Kay, sister-in-law Linda, nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Services on Wednesday August 14, at St. Mary's of the Lake Church, 105 N. Forestview Lane, Plymouth MN. Visitation is at 9:30 am, service at 10:30 am with a reception to follow. Memorials to the Parkinson's Foundation. Services Funeral Service Wednesday August 14, 2024 10:30 AM St. Mary of the Lake 105 North Forestview Lane Plymouth, MN 55441