Lawrence M. Cole

 Age 88, of Little Canada, MN.​Passed away peacefully on February 10, 2022 surrounded by his children.   Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Cole and Vera Benson (Thomas Benson); sister, Helen Hipkins, and nephew, Scott Hipkins.   Survived by his son, Lawrence; daughters, Kathy (Malcolm) Osborne, Linda (Daryl) Brown, and Susan; step-son, Steven (Kathy) Vaughan; and grandchildren, Laura, Mica, Kieran, and Ian.   A veteran, having served in Korea, Larry loved listening to jazz music, reading, fishing, animals and collecting items that might someday prove useful.   Visitation at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale Street at County Road B, on Tuesday, February 22 from 5-8 PM.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Animal Humane Society are preferred.  A private burial will be held at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.