Larry Dean Bjorklund, age 79 of Duluth and formerly of the Twin Cities, died on July 3, 2025. He was born on April 9, 1946 to parents Clayton and Alyce (Sweno) Bjorklund. Larry was raised on a dairy farm in Osakis, and was a 1964 graduate of Osakis High School. He earned his bachelors and masters degrees from North Dakota State University. He was drafted into the Army and proudly served his country. Larry married the love of his life, Carol Morrow, on May 6, 1978. Larry had a long and Illustrious career in University Admissions. His career started at NDSU. He moved to Chicago to work at American College Testing before eventually landing in Minneapolis, where he finished his career at the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine. No matter what city they lived, Larry and Carol made friends and loved entertaining. They travelled through the US and Europe. Paris held a special place in his heart. He also loved the water, whether he was on a sailboat or pontoon. More than anything, he loved spending time with his nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00 am with a visitation beginning at 10:00 in Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 219 N, 219 North 6th Ave E, Duluth, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, World Wildlife Fund, Disabled American Veterans, or an organization of your choice.
Saturday, July 19, 2025
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
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