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Lawrence "Larry" Tatum, III was born January 24, 1956 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He moved many times in his childhood with his father in the service, before landing in Nebraska in 1968.

Growing up, Larry had a passion for automotive, and anything he could take apart and put back together. Larry met the love of his life (and equal in attitude) in his wife, Laurie. They were married August 23, 1979.

He first pursued architecture, then civil engineering, completing degrees in both. He began work at the City of Omaha where he held various titles over his 27 years. Over the years he found many new passions including, fishing, RC boats and planes, 4-wheeling in Colorado, vacationing in Mexico and scuba diving. His biggest passion was simply tinkering in his garage, often with his car or building some new contraption for himself or a friend. Larry was a brilliant man, there was rarely a question he did not know the answer to, and if he was unsure, he would spend days researching to completely understand the topic. He would always go out of his way to help anyone that asked for help or information. Later in life he became a loving grandpa who would randomly surprise his grandkids with gifts and loved being around them.

Lawrence "Larry" Tatum, III passed away at his home the morning of Monday March 10, 2025 He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Sr.; mother, Betty.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 46 years Laurie; brothers, Mike, and Jim; son, Alex; daughter-in-law, Lauren; grandchildren, Brooklyn and Hudson.

Larry, Dad, Grandpa, neighbor, friend we love you, and will forever miss you.

In Loving Memory of Lawrence "Larry" A. Tatum, III

Born January 24, 1956 Lake Charles, Louisiana ~ Entered Into Rest March 10, 2025 Blair, Nebraska

Age 69 years, 1 month, 14 days

Visitation 5-7pm Sunday, March 16, 2025 West Center Chapel, Omaha, Nebraska

Private Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Omaha, Nebraska

In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorials are suggested in Larry's honor to the First Responders Organization

Heafey Hoffmann Dworak & Cutler West Center Chapel in service to the family.

~~~obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Public Library, Blair, Nebraska ~~~

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