On October 10, stylemaster Larry Bertlemann passed away, leaving behind a legacy ( read our obituary )—and a family now facing the costs of laying him to rest. Bertlemann changed the way generations of surfers approached a wave, his fluid, inventive style helping redefine what was possible on a surfboard. His influence extended well beyond surfing, too, reaching into skateboarding and the broader culture of board sports. Now, his family is asking that same community for a little help sending him off. The Bertlemann ʻohana has established a GoFundMe campaign with a modest goal of $12,000 to cover funeral and memorial arrangements. Related: Innovative Hawaiian Surf Legend Larry Bertlemann Dies at 71 “To the surfing world,” the family writes on the fundraising page, “Larry was known as a legend, a pioneer, and a man who changed the way people rode waves. His unique style, creativity, and fearless spirit inspired generations of surfers around the world.…