Lars Bryan Meilleur

Lars (Larry) Bryan Meilleur passed away peacefully at the age of 65 on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. The oldest child of Larry and Lois (Aris) Meilleur, Lars was born November 13, 1955 in Muskegon, MI. Although he lived in many other cities throughout his lifetime, Michigan was always “home”. His grandparents, whom Lars adored, resided in Muskegon and the family often went back to visit, a tradition Lars continued. Lars graduated from North Olmsted High School (OH), continued his education time at Bowling Green State Univ., Washtenaw Community College (working as an adjunct instructor) in Ann Arbor, MI and graduated from Eastern MI Univ., where he excelled in the Graphic Arts Book Printing/Productions program. While attending Washtenaw, Lars loved working at the Ann Arbor Food Co-op where he made significant improvements in their operations. He then worked at Thomson-Shore Book Printing Co., Heidelberg AG., and Colorado Printing Co. for many years. When he moved to MN, he went back to teaching at Dunwoody College and Takoda Institute enjoying his time at both. Lars was a fearless explorer. He would try to find out-of-the way places to have his adventures or share with others. He loved the outdoors, including hiking, camping, backpacking, skiing and boating. As a young man, he traveled with his friends Bo, Dave and Erv (they called themselves The Woodies as they lived on Woodland Ave. in Ann Arbor), attending concerts and continuing to meet on vacation every few years, rafting in CO and hiking in Nordhouse Dunes and Olympic National Park. A highlight was attending Erv’s induction to the Croquet Hall of Fame. Music was an important aspect of his life as well. Loving the Beatles, Neil Young, Pat Matheny and too many to name, and looking for new musicians of current times. The Meilleur family spent many special times together over the years, including summer road trips as children and family reunions to Oregon, Minnesota, and Michigan. Lars often visited his parents in Palm Springs where they spent the winter months and always made it home for Christmas which was his favorite holiday. Lars was a warm, loving and generous son, brother, uncle and friend. He was truly one of a kind. An expert storyteller, he could bring to life events from years ago, often adding his unique sense of humor. Like all the Meilleurs, Lars had a passion for poker and would go “all-in” on many occasions, win or lose. He loved sports, especially football, making sure to contact his friends while watching games on Sunday afternoons. Lars will be deeply missed by his father, Larry Meilleur; siblings Lynne (Tom) Brenner, Lee (Stephanie) Meilleur, Loren (DeeDee Hughes) Meilleur, Lisa (Kent) Peterman; nieces and nephews, Chris (Kristina), Dan (Crissy), Luke, Morgan, Jessica (Jason), Logan (Anne), Eliott; great-nephew, Odin; and uncle, Ron (Joan) Aris. Preceded in death by grandparents, Ronald and Mary Aris and Edward and Florence Meilleur; mother Lois Meilleur; nephew Jared Peterman. There will be a service to celebrate Lars’ life the summer of 2021. Memorials may be given to Northeast Minneapolis Arts District (northeastminneapolisartsdistrict.org)

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Lars Bryan Meilleur

November 13, 1955 - December 22, 2020

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Lars Bryan Meilleur

November 13, 1955 - December 22, 2020

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