Daniel Jewell Larsen, 68, of Rochester died Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Birchwood Cottages Memory Care in Owatonna, MN. Dan was born December 15, 1948 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN to Jewell and Delores Eastlick Larsen.
He graduated in Mayo High school’s first inaugural class of 1967. He joined the US Navy and served his country as a Boatswains Mate in Vietnam from 1967-1971. During his service, Dan served on three different ships, The USS Wrangell, The USS Salamonie, and the USS Milwaukee. He was a plank owner and had the distinguished honor of being selected to be an original crew member of the USS Milwaukee. On September 11, 1971, he married Kathleen A. Johnsen at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester. Dan graduated from the University of Wisconsin Superior with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts in 1979. The couple have lived in Rochester ever since. Dan worked as a Foreman at AMPI (Associated Milk Producers Inc) for more than 42 years.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Kathleen Larsen; three sisters, Becky (Nick) Larsen-Carter of Rochester, Bonnie (Ronald) Hickok of Rochester, Marsha (Wayne) Krull of Thomas OK; four children, Michael (Mijon) Larsen of Rochester, Amy (Joseph) Tijerina of Rochester, Janel (Bryan) Winters of St.Michael, MN, and John Larsen of St.Paul, MN; ten grandchildren, Eryn Larsen, Makenzi Tijerina, Keera Tijerina, Jewell Larsen, Allen Winters, Adin Tijerina, Nicholas Larsen, Victoria Winters, Paige Winters and Alyvia Larsen.
Dan was preceded in death by his mother and father, his brother-in-law, mother-in-law, and father-in-law.
Dan loved reading and working with his hands from drawing and painting to just fixing things around the house. He was an avid sports fan and a history buff. Dan enjoyed camping, card games, playing horseshoes, going up North to the cabin, and fishing with grandkids.
Dan’s true passion was spending time with his family and friends. He loved to tell stories and jokes. Dan always kept everyone laughing and having a good time. He is sorely missed amongst family and friends.
Special thanks to the caregivers at Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna, MN and St. Croix Hospice for their loving care of Dan during his final years of life.
The funeral for Daniel Jewell Larsen will be at 11:00AM Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester with Pastor Jason Burggraff officiating. Burial will be in Othello cemetery near Douglas, MN. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM to 8:00PM on Monday, June 26, 2017 at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.
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