Robert D. Larson, age 87

Robert D. Larson, age 87, of New Prague, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Bob was born on June 2, 1930, in Minneapolis to David and Mable E. (Larson) Larson.

He grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Minnehaha Academy. He entered the US Army and served in the Korean War, where he learned to be a printer.

Following his service, he married Mary E. Brodhead on December 10, 1955, in Anoka and opened up Nicollet Printing Company, a business he owned for over 60 years. The couple moved to their hobby farm in New Prague in the early 1960’s and moved the printing business there about 15 years ago.

Bob served on the Board of the North Central District of Evangelical Free Church and was a member of Trinity Evangelical Free Church for over 50 years. Bob enjoyed horses, airplanes, history, watching baseball games with his grandsons, Sand Creek Riders Saddle Club, and a good cup of coffee.

Bob is survived by his daughters and their husbands, Sharon & Barry, Carol & Samih; grandchildren, Christine (& Adam), Bilal (& Heidi), Ali, Zana, Ariel (& Chris), John (& Kristiana); great-grandchildren, Kyla & Demelza; sister, Audrey (Gordon) Carlson of Washington. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary on April 10, 2012; parents, David & Mable.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at 11:00 AM at Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Lakeville (10658 210th St. W) with Reverend Brian Harris officiating. Visitation will take place 1 hour prior to the service also at church starting at 10:00 AM. Burial will occur at a later date at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Dr. Steve Kivi and his staff and Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center and Minnesota Hospice for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Minnesota Hospice. bruzkefuneralhome.com

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