Hungry Horse, MT – Larry August Berggren, 78, passed away at his home in Hungry Horse, MT, surrounded by family on August 19, 2023.
Larry was born to the late
Edwin and Thelma (Strevedt) Berggren on December 18, 1944 in Thief River Falls. He was the oldest of eight siblings.
Larry had a passion for hunting, fishing, curling, and playing pool. You would always see him wearing his black cowboy hat. He was also known for his love for dancing, especially the waltz and polka. He enjoyed playing horseshoes with family and friends.
He would always be there to lend a helping hand. Larry worked construction most of his life including some time in Alaska, Minnesota, Montana and Connecticut.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents; son, Terry Lynn Berggren; brother, Donovan Berggren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He is survived by his significant other, traveling companion Karen Dianne Joy. They married on December 11, 1971. He is also survived by children: Dawn Marie Brinkman (Wes) from a previous marriage, Travis C. Berggren (Donna Jean Crawford Berggren), and Tara J. Berggren (Michael Downing); eleven grandchildren: Trevor, Tyler, Brylee, Madison, Bentley, Arielle, Joshua, Jason, Jacob, Jessica, and Travis. Also surviving Larry are nine great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Karen, Dale, Dianne, Rance, Linda, and Debbie; and many nieces and nephews.
Celebration of Life: Sunday, September 17, 2023 from 1–4 p.m. at V.F.W. Post 2793 in Thief River Falls.
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