Roger Theodore Larson

Roger Larson passed away on May 9, 2025. He was born on December 29, 1941, in Slayton, Minnesota, the ninth of twelve children to Loyd and Clara Larson. Roger grew up in St. Cloud and paid his own tuition to attend St. Cloud Cathedral Catholic High School, working as a stock boy at a paint store for 75 cents an hour. At 17, he joined the U.S. Navy and served as a radio operator aboard the USS Blue, where he became a master of Morse Code. Even later in life, while living at the Minnesota Veterans Home, he loved to show off his Morse Code skills. After his military service, Roger met Janet LeBrun. They were married on September 4, 1965, at Saint Killian's Catholic Church in Saint Killian, Minnesota. They began their life together in Blaine and later settled in Coon Rapids, where they raised their four children: Randy, Brian, Todd, and Becky. Roger spent 32 proud years as a copy machine technician at Xerox Corporation. Faith and family were cornerstones of Roger's life. He and Janet were longtime members of Epiphany Catholic Church in Coon Rapids, where Roger served as an usher for many years. They sent all four children to Epiphany Catholic School, a sacrifice and commitment they were proud to make. Roger especially loved family trips to Park Rapids and Big Sand Lake, and cherished his time at the family cabin in Crosslake-fishing, pulling kids on water skis, and enjoying time with friends and loved ones. Larson family reunions were a special tradition, often featuring fish fries and bonfires that stretched late into the night. Known for his gregarious spirit and big smile, Roger's favorite coffee mug read, "A smile always starts with another smile"-a perfect reflection of how he greeted the world. Roger was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Janet; his son, Scott; and siblings Annette Nawara, Jim Larson, Richard Larson, Arlene Morris and Jerry Larson, He is survived by his children: Randy Larson (Angie Andresen), Brian Larson, Todd Larson (Belinda), and Rebecca Sabir (Malik); his siblings Tom Larson, Bill Larson, Marilyn Spoden, Eddie Larson, Judy Laughton and Kathy Meyer; eight grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at Epiphany Catholic Church in Coon Rapids. Lunch will follow the service at church.

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Roger Theodore Larson

December 29, 1941 - May 9, 2025

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Roger Theodore Larson

December 29, 1941 - May 9, 2025

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