Racine – Lawrence C. Hjortness, 91, passed away at All Saints Hospital on Monday, September 22, 2008. He was born in Denmark to the late Einer and Otilia Hjortness on November 22, 1916. He was a graduate of Washington Park High School. Larry served in the U. S. Navy in the Pacific Fleet during World War II. On November 22, 1951, he was married to Effie Nelson in Evanston, Illinois. Mr. Hjortness worked at the Andis Clipper Co. as Office Manager for over 25 years. His passions were his family and the game of golf. He was a scratch golfer and was inducted into the Racine County Golf Hall of Fame in 2000. Larry was a member of the Holy Communion Lutheran Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Effie; his son Mark Hjortness, his daughter Christine (Dave) Hjortness-Shafer; sisters Hedy Grimbol, Karen (Marvin) Welfel, Marion (Richard) Hazelton, and Betty (John) Nelson; sisters-in-law Mary Hjortness and Marcella Hjortness; as well as many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ivan and Charles Hjortness. Memorial services will be held at the Mound Avenue Cemetery Chapel, 1147 West Blvd, on Tuesday, September 25, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Larry’s nephew, Rev. William Grimbol, officiating. Visitation will precede this service at l0:00 a.m. Memorials to the Salvation Army, the Holy Communion Lutheran Church building fund, or to your favorite organization are encouraged.
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