Larry LaPrise

   Larry LaPrise. A considerably distinguished fellow. He is not known for who he actually is, but for what he has done. This gentleman brought liveliness and alleviation to every man, woman and child born after 1945. In the late months of 1912 LaPrise was born in a small hospital in Detroit. Growing up he followed his dream of being a singer/ song writer and formed a group known as theRam Trio.  This was an extremely successful group until the early 1960's then the group fell apart.
     The most famous song from Mr. LaPrise is still a hit today. You will hear it at every birthday party, celebration, and dance for today's youth. This song is calledThe Hokey Pokey. 
    Larry had a wonderful life. After the ram trio broke up he began to work for the post office in Ketchum, Idaho. He made an honest living for the 83 years he was walking this Earth.
     In April of 1996 Larry LaPrise expired. It was just his time to go. He didn't pass away from anything except old age. He will be missed daily by those who know and remember his work.
   I don't usually pass on sad news like this, but sometimes we need to pause and remember what life is all about. 
     With all the sadness and trauma going on in the world at the moment, it is worth reflecting on the death of this very important person which almost went unnoticed almost 13 years ago.
It was extremely difficult for the family to put him in the casket.
They put his right leg in and they pulled his right leg out . That's when all the trouble started!  hahaha!!!