Robert “Bob” Bryan Larkin, 83, of rural Kenyon, died of natural causes, Thursday, February 29, 2024 at his home.
He was born January 12, 1941 in Faribault, Minnesota the son of Harold and Jeanne (Beaupre) Larkin. He grew up in Kenyon and graduated from Kenyon High School.
He joined the United States Navy immediately following his high school graduation and served for 20 years and various locations along the East Coast.
On October 23, 1971, he married Patricia Nelson in Kenyon. The couple lived on a farm in Cherry Gove Township.
Bob enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and having his dogs in AKC Hunting Retriever Tests. He owned an operated Cherry Grove Kennel for several years raising Labrador Retriever’s. He was a member of the Southern Minnesota Hunting Retriever Association.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Larkin of Kenyon; daughter, Judie Musgrave of Bonney Lake, WA; granddaughter, Sarah Musgrave of Bonney Lake, WA and grandson, Luke Musgrave of Bonney Lake, WA, and brother, Tom (Ann Dee) Larkin of Kenyon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Jeanne Larkin.
A Memorial Service was held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Michaelson Funeral Home in Kenyon with visitation one hour prior. Military Honors were provided by the Kenyon Color Guard.
