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Kenneth Allen “Ken” Larson

Birth	:	6 Jun 1944 Valley City, Barnes County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	22 May 2021 Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Memory Gardens Cemetery, Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.9180984, -97.9111023
Description	:	Kenneth "Ken" Larson, 76 of Doyon and Devils Lake ND passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo ND. Funeral Services for Ken will be on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake ND with Reverend Jim Paulson officiating. Fireman's Honors will be accorded by the Devils Lake Rural Fire Department Volunteers. Gathering of family and friends will be on Wednesday, May 26th at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a time of prayer and remembrance at 7:00... Read More	Kenneth "Ken" Larson, 76 of Doyon and Devils Lake ND passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo ND. Funeral Services for Ken will be on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake ND with Reverend Jim Paulson officiating. Fireman's Honors will be accorded by the Devils Lake Rural Fire Department Volunteers. Gathering of family and friends will be on Wednesday, May 26th at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a time of prayer and remembrance at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Valley City ND on Friday, May 28, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Military Honors accorded by the Neathery-Simenson Post #756, Devils Lake Veterans of Foreign Wars and the North Dakota Military Funeral Honors Team. Kenneth Allen Larson, son of John and Olga (Olson) Larson was born on D-Day, June 6, 1944 at Valley City ND. He was raised and educated in Valley City, graduating from Valley City High School. He continued his education at Wahpeton State School of Science, earning a degree in Electronics Engineering. Ken entered the United States Army on May 3, 1965 and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged from active duty with the rank of Sergeant on May 2, 1967 and continued with the Reserves until May 2, 1971. Ken was united in marriage to Donna Mae Hanenberg on August 5, 1967. They established their home in Valley City for a time and in 1971 moved to Devils Lake. It was in 1971 that Ken began his 33 year career with the North Dakota State Highway Department as an electronics engineer, retiring in 2004. For several years, Ken worked as a Special Deputy for Benson and Ramsey County, frequently as "the law" at many Street Dances and Wedding Dances in the Lake Region. His beloved Donna Mae passed away on February 14, 2007. Ken was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, a volunteer with the Devils Lake Rural Fire Department, and the Amateur Radio Operators Organization (HAM Radio). He and Donna rarely missed the annual camping trip to the International Peace Gardens for the HAM Radio Festival. Ken loved to dance,(especially the two step), country music, gun shows, gun collecting and Cowboy Shoots which earned him many awards. Then there was hunting. Ken hunted everything! Gopher, prairie dogs, deer, geese, you name it, he hunted it. In their travels, Ken and his good friend Garry Vick made quite an impression wherever they went but especially on the citizens of Norway and Beaver Lodge, Alberta, Canada. On a trip to Norway, when visiting with the locals, Ken was somehow proclaimed the "Sheriff of North Dakota" and that title earned him notoriety. He was introduced to several diplomats of Norway and was also included as a dignitary in the town's parade. In Canada, he was afforded many free drinks and burgers, because he had some how come to be known as the "Greatest Bull Rider in Western Canada". Yes, Ken was a quiet man with a vivid personality that endeared him to anyone he met. He never met a stranger. He was 100 % Norwegian and so proud of his heritage. But first and foremost, Ken was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, dear brother and uncle. He loved his girls with his whole heart, was so very proud of them and he treasured every moment spent with them. He will be forever loved and so very missed by all. Ken's loving family include his daughters Carrie and her husband Ken Johnson of Edina MN, Linda and her husband Jason Stewart of West Fargo ND; granddaughters Allison Nichole, Taylor Ann and Madison Mae Johnson; very special friend Cheryl Strande of Devils Lake; sister Verna Jean Larson, Surprise AZ, brother-in-law Leo Goetz, Sun City AZ, many beloved in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Donna Mae, sister Lois Goetz and friend Gail Miller.

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Where is Kenneth Allen “Ken” Larson's memorial?
Kenneth Allen “Ken” Larson's memorial is located at: Memory Gardens Cemetery, Valley City, Barnes County, USA.
When did Kenneth Allen “Ken” Larson death?
Kenneth Allen “Ken” Larson death on 22 May 2021 in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Kenneth Allen “Ken” Larson's memorial?
Latitude: 46.9180984
Longitude: -97.9111023

Family Members:

Parent

John Arthur Larson

(1896 - 1978)

Olga Larson

(1907 - 1975)

Spouse

Donna Mae Hanenberg Larson

(1946 - 2007)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Memory Gardens Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9180984, -97.9111023

2. Prairie Rest Cemetery
Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8772011, -97.9231033

3. Saint Catherines Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9253006, -97.9730988

4. Hillside Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9338989, -97.9736023

5. Wooland Family Cemetery
Cuba, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8588287, -97.9202121

6. Salem Methodist Church Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9827600, -97.9171000

7. Woodbine Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9227982, -98.0186005

8. Oriska Cemetery
Oriska, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9342003, -97.8043976

9. Saint Bernards Cemetery
Oriska, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9267006, -97.7983017

10. Maryvale Convent Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9555000, -98.0221630

11. Camp Arnold State Historic Site
Oriska, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9932800, -97.7911000

12. Zion Getchell Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0080600, -98.0667500

13. Holy Trinity Cemetery
Fingal, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8054400, -97.7426300

14. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8699200, -98.1449920

15. Faith Lutheran Church Cemetery
Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9356003, -98.1605988

16. Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery
Fingal, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7677994, -97.7881012

17. Ringsaker Cemetery
Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7757988, -98.0603027

18. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Fingal, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7421150, -97.8715057

19. Greenwood Cemetery
Tower Township, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9193993, -97.6455994

20. Hill Side Cemetery
Fingal, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7536011, -97.7857971

21. Sheyenne Valley Cemetery
Kathryn, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7324100, -97.9815000

22. Morton Cemetery
Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0980988, -97.8106003

23. Free Methodist Cemetery
Pillsbury, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1249600, -97.9078700

24. Sunnyside Cemetery
Hastings, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7223100, -98.0394300