April 20, 1944 – Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Service Information
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Buffalo, MN
Friday, November 10, 2017
11:00 AM
Visitation Information
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Buffalo, MN
Friday, November 10, 2017
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Gerald David “Punk” LaPlant, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 of Mucinous Adenocarcinoma. He is loved and will be missed. He was the husband of Charlotte Marie LaPlant (nee Dalbec), married on June 15, 1963. They had been married for 54 years.
He was born in Buffalo, MN on April 20, 1944, the son of John and Margaret LaPlant and the third of seven children.
Gerald and Charlotte together farmed for 44 years and raised three children, while also owning and operating LaPlant Sanitation for 25 years. During their time together, they enjoyed trips to the lake home, winters in Florida, and time with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte; sons, David and Darrell; daughter, Deanna; and grandchildren, Käri, Kerstin, Kolleen and Killian LaPlant. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Margaret LaPlant; and brother, John “Jack” LaPlant.
Honorary Casket Bearers are Bill LaPlant and Tom LaPlant.
Casket bearers are Jason Aurentz, Wade Hoffman, Brian Bursch, Jerry Carlson, Scott Wick and Brandon Mattson.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, November 10, 2017 at 11:00 AM, with visitation beginning at 9:00 AM, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Buffalo, with Father Nathaniel Meyers officiating. A family burial including Gerald’s brothers and sisters, Charlotte’s bothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, will follow at St. Francis Cemetery in Buffalo.
My thoughts and prayers to the LaPlant family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Rest In Peace Punk
Bill & Diane
David and family I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patty Hinkemeyer
I’m so sorry to here about the passing of your father, husband, grandfather, and best friend to you all. I was just thinking of you/family these last couple of weeks. Wondering if everyone was ok. Let peace be w/you in your time of need. Miss you all. And thank you for all the wonderful things you have done for me. Jerimarie Chapman
Dear Charlotte and family; Saddened to hear of Jerry’s passing. I had not heard. Lighting a candle at Mass for Jerry and his family .
Wishing you peace at this very sad time of your life.
I just heard of Jerry’s passing while walking by his farm to the south of us. I have missed seeing him drive by to check on the land and watch over it.
I am so sorry for your loss.