Larry J. Alexander, 80 of Devils Lake formerly of Leeds ND passed away on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND
Visitation for Larry will be on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake beginning at 10:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 4:00 p.m. also at the funeral home. Military Honors will be accorded following the service by the Neathery-Simensen Post #756, Devils Lake Veterans of Foreign Wars and the North Dakota Military Funeral Honors Team-Marine Corps.
Born on Sep. 19, 1943, on the family homestead in rural Leeds, ND, Larry John was the beloved son of John J. and Norma L. (Thurston) Alexander. He was delivered into this world by his grandmother who served as a midwife. Larry grew up on the farm and received his education at Leeds Public School. In 1962, he graduated from Leeds High School. He further pursued his education at Lake Region Junior College and earned an Associates of Arts Degree in May of 1964. Larry then continued his studies in accounting at UND in Grand Forks before embarking on a noble journey with the United States Marine Corps.
After being discharged, Larry returned to Leeds and began farming alongside his father. Later on, he worked at the Artclare Hotel in Devils Lake before beginning a remarkable 21-year career with the United States Postal Service. Larry served in various stations, including Dickinson and Bismarck, ND, eventually becoming the Postmaster of Milton, ND in October of 1993. He also served as Postmaster in Churchs Ferry and Wolford before retiring on June 2, 2004.
