Larry David Francis Martineau, Sr., 61 of Superior, died Friday, October 29, 2010 at Essentia Health in Duluth.

Larry was born in Knife Falls Township, Minn. on June 27, 1949 the son of Eva (Nelson) and Francis Martineau.

He enlisted in the Army serving his country during the Vietnam War from 1969-1971. During this time he was awarded the Bronze Star for valor.

He married the former Beverly Olson on July 17, 1969 in Superior.

Larry was a member of the Fond Du Lac Band of Ojibwe, American Legion and the VFW. He had worked for many years as a salesman for the Ekstrom Clothing Store in Superior.

He was an avid Packer Fan. Most important to him was spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gary and Jerry "Butch" Martineau; and a sister-in-law Shirley Martineau.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Beverly; children, Guy Martineau of Superior, Tony (Traci) Martineau of White Bear Lake, Minn., Danyielle Martineau of Coon Rapids, Minn., and Larry Martineau, Jr., of Superior; grandchildren, Heather and Tara Peterson and Austin and Savannah Martineau; brothers, Terry, Kerry and Perry Martineau; sister, Caroline Martineau; and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Thurs. Nov. 4, from 11 a.m. until the 1 p.m. funeral service at Downs Funeral Home, corner of 19th St. and Ogden Ave. Rev. Robert Baranow will officiate. Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery with Military Honors.

Pallbearers will be Donald W. Hill, Ronald Hill, Chad Martineau, Russell Shelafoe, Tony Martineau and Larry Martineau, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be Guy and Austin Martineau.