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Franklin Paul Larson, 87, of Sturgeon Lake, experienced what he always said would be the most wonderful day of his entire life, on Wednesday June 16, 2021 at Essentia Health Medical Center – Miller Dwan, Duluth where he left this life and entered into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by his family.

Frank was born on September 26, 1933 in Denham, the son of Runo and Julia (Mahron) Larson. On July 30, 1955 he married the love of his life, Marian Larson at Faith Lutheran Church, Sturgeon Lake.

Frank served his country in the United States Airforce, he was a proud veteran. He worked very hard over the years as a well known Angus Breeder, and retired from Ulland Brothers Construction Company after many years in the construction business as a heavy equipment operator and member of the International Union of Operating Engineers – Local 49.

Frank was honored for having many "pathfinder females" as a member of the American Angus Association. He was the Logistics Officer for the Trans-World Snowmobile Expedition Team.

He enjoyed woodworking and made hundreds of game boards over the years. He spent winters at his Arizona home since 1998, and summers at the farm in Sturgeon Lake. Frank attended  Christ the Victor Lutheran Church in Arizona and Barnum Community Methodist Church in Barnum.

Frank is remembered as a wonderful husband and father, he was an adventurous and loyal soul. Frank had many good friends, but claimed Jesus Christ as his "best friend".

He was preceded in death by his parents, Julia and Runo Larson; brother, Albert Larson; and sister-in-law, Vivian Larson.

Frank is survived by his wife of nearly 66 years, Marian Larson; sons, Brian and Mark Larson, grandson, Michael (Erika) Larson; great-grandchildren, Harley, Emery, and Brayden; brothers, Arnold (Loretta) Larson, Norman (Helen) Larson, Glenn (Barb) Larson; nieces, Linda (Murray) Smith, Julie (Tim) Skog, Glenda Larson, Sandra (Barb) Larson, Tammy (Norbert) Jensen, Kelly (Jeff) Waldhalm, Kerry (Tom) Herman; nephews, Steve (Joann) Larson, Neil (Pam) Larson, Brad (Steve) Larson, Alan (Laly) Larson, and many great nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Wednesday June 23, 2021 at 11:00 AM until the 12:00 PM Memorial Service at Barnum Community United Methodist Church, Barnum. A time of fellowship and refreshment will follow in the church social hall. Inurnment will be in Faith Lutheran Cemetery, Sturgeon Lake at 3:00 PM. Military Honors will be accorded by the Sturgeon Lake – Willow River Honor Guard.

If preferred, Memorials can be made to Barnum Community Methodist Church, P.O. Box 70, Barnum, MN 55707.

Arrangements with Hamlin – Hansen – Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.