Martin Louis LaBau, age 57 of Andover, passed away on October 19, 2019. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on October 25, 1961 at the Tripler Army Hospital, to the parents of Gloria (Metcalfe) and Kenneth LaBau.
He moved to California in 1962 and to Monticello, MN in 1968. He graduated in 1979 from Monticello High School, while working for Larson Manufacturing, and continued for 32 years. At the time of his death, he was employed by Flour City Bending in Big Lake, MN.
Marty was an accomplished musician and loved his band and music! He enjoyed hunting, fishing and poker!
He is survived by his mother, Gloria (John) Popa of Little River, SC; father, Kenneth LaBau of Monticello; brothers, Gerald (Margo) LaBau of Monticello, and Mike (Victoria) LaBau of Big Lake; sisters, Shelly (Chris) Merritt-Myers of Chesapeake, VA, and Kiirsten (Jordan) Shields of Asheville, NC; and his girlfriend, Jessica Parker of Big Lake, MN. He had three stepsisters and several nieces and nephews which he thoroughly enjoyed. He left this world fishing with his brothers, nephew and friends catching the two biggest walleyes of the day!
Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 9300 Jason Ave NE, Monticello, MN.
Catch you on the flip side, dear cousin. I’m sorry we weren’t able to get together one more time. Thank you for the great memories.
Marty lived life his way and to the fullest.
Love and miss you.
You where my match…the light of my life and I’ll love you forever! Until we meet again!
Ken and Family, So sorry for your loss. Sending you comfort and love.
Sending prayers of comfort Ken during this very difficult time. So very sorry for the loss of your son. Big hug, Sheryl & Jason White (from square dancing)
This guy will be so missed by everyone who knew him. So quiet and unassuming and soooo loved by all
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Ken, we were so very sorry to hear of your son’s passing. We understand the terrible pain of losing a child, and are praying God’s comfort for you and your family in this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Louie and Carol Jaskulka (square dance)
I always admired Martys talent, his generous nature, and his outlook on life. He was always fun to be around and I always looked up to him. Thank you for the memories cousin! I will cherish them forever.
Ken, we’re so sorry for the loss of your son. May God comfort you and your family.
Ninfa and Dave Ertl
My condolences Kenny.
Ken & family,
Sorry for your loss! It’s not easy and we will remember you all in our prayers. Our deepest sympathy!
To the family and friends of Marty LaBau;
My thoughts and prayers are with you thru this difficult time.
My daughter (10) and I came to the park today and sat on this gentleman’s bench. At her request, we looked up Martin and were amazed at some similarities he and I shared. I lived in Honolulu for some time and I not only play, but also build guitars. I am the same age as he made it to and very much love to sit here and watch the Mississippi roll by. I will come play a song or three at this spot, in his honor.