Ronald Larson

Ronald D. Larson, 88, Mesa, AZ, formerly of Bismarck, ND, passed away September 14, 2022. Ronald passed peacefully at home with his wife by his side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, October 14, 2022, at Christ the King, Catholic Church, Mandan, with Father Fred Harvey officiating. Family will gather from 4:00-6:00pm with a Rosary Vigil at 6:00 PM, on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at DaWise-Perry/Mandan Crematory, Mandan. Inurnment will be in the ND Veterans Cemetery, 1:00pm Friday, October 14, 2022.

Ronald was born December 2, 1933, in Valley City, ND, to John and Jeanette (Aaker) Larson. Ronald graduated from Valley City High School and later attended Valley City State College. Ronald earned a bachelor's degree in education and later earned a master's degree from UND, also in education. He was a Junior High School Teacher for over 30 years at Hughes Junior High School in Bismarck. He married Constance Hanson and celebrated 63 years of marriage. He served in the US Army, where he was stationed at Okinawa, Japan.

Ronald was an avid outdoor enthusiast enjoying hunting with his dogs, Lady and Sissy. After retirement you could find him fishing or playing cards with his friends at the Elks.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years; son, Richard and (Melissa) Larson, Bowling Green, KY; daughter, Jennifer Fleck, Mandan; granddaughters, Lara and Macy Larson; grandson, Tanner Fleck; sister, Laurel Chizek; along with many nieces and nephews.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Richard Chizek; and nephew, Jon Chizek.