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Robert Frederick Larsen, Jr.
Born: 6/9/1945
Died: 5/8/2020
Age: 74
Community: Lapeer, formerly Flint, MI
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Robert Frederick Larsen, Jr., age 74, of Lapeer, formerly of Flint, died Friday, May 8, 2020. He was born June 9, 1945 in Flint, to Robert Frederick and Cora Lee (Hopkins) Larsen, Sr..
Robert graduated in 1963 from Flint Southwestern High School. He went on to work for General Motors (starting out on the line), at the V-8 Engine Plant in Flint. Mr. Larsen was proud to have completed the Millwright Apprentice Training Program and become a Journeyman Millwright. He retired from General Motors in 2000 after more than 36 years and was a proud/loyal member of the UAW Local #659. Robert enjoyed traveling, experiencing new places, hunting, watching all sports (both professional and college)…he especially enjoyed Tiger Baseball, hockey, football, NASCAR and boxing. His passion though, was fishing and camping, since he was a child he loved to fish and camp at Pickeral Lake “up north”. Robert often shared his thoughts and opinions in short “editorials” in the County Press. He was a member of the Lapeer Masonic Lodge #54. Mr. Larsen was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Mr. Larsen is survived by his wife: Aria Larsen of Lapeer; children: Melissa (Tony Lee) Larsen of Flint and Samuel (Kimberly) Larsen of Lake Barrington, Illinois; step-daughter, Erin (Rob) Morris of Fort Mill, SC; grandchildren: Kayla Woodbury of Phoenix, Arizona, Maverick Larsen and Blake Larsen of Lake Barrington, Illinois and Emmerson Morris of Fort Mill, South Carolina; and many other dear family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert and Cora Larsen, Sr.; and brother: John Larsen.
The family will be scheduling a celebration of Robert’s life, when it is safer for folks to get together. In accordance with Robert’s wishes, cremation has been entrusted to Muir Brothers Funeral Home in Lapeer. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Lupus Foundation, 30200 Telegraph Rd Suite 170, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 or any local charity of your choice. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.MuirBrothersLapeer.com. |
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