Larsen, Ronald E. age 68, of Rosemount, passed away March 1 with his family by his side. Preceded in death by his parents, Everett E. Larsen and Dorothy Edgar Larsen. Survived by loving wife of 39 years, Patricia; son, Joseph David (Nancy) Larsen; a sister, Catherine Maki; a niece, Dawn Marie; nephews, Michael, Brett and Boyd. Ron was an Edina elementary school teacher for 30 years; part-time bartender at Al’s Bar in St. Louis Park; active member of the Apple Valley American Legion and an engineer and conductor for the Erie Mining Railroad in his younger years. Memorial service Saturday, March 11 at 11 AM, with a gathering of friends for Ron at 10 AM in Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 147th & Garrett, Apple Valley. Interment at a later date.