Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend Larry Wayne Rogstad was called home March 14, 2017 in his family home. December 6, 1944, his 72-year life journey began in Great Falls, MT to Father Ferdinand and Mother Martha Rogstad.
Larry and Patricia Whitehead married May 15, 1969. Shortly after he served the US Army from 1970-1973. His hobbies included restoring muscle cars, fishing, gold panning, car shows and attending stock car races. Carroll College Basketball games were his choice Friday night entertainment activities. Larry and Pat’s biggest priority in life was spending time with their grandchildren. Every Wednesday he and Pat would seek treasures hidden throughout the local thrift shops. He also spent time at the local VA Center visiting with out of town veterans recovering from surgeries and injuries.
He is survived by: his wife Patricia; brother, Gary (Colleen); children, Scott (Lynora), Stacy, Michael (Tracey), Steve (Trish); grandchildren, Lester, Krista, Lauren, Cody, Kurtis (Tatiana), Lindsay, Cassandra (Devon), John (Gloria), Jake (Devan), Christopher, Ryne, Ashlynn; great-grandchildren, Graci, Soren, Mallie and Ethan.
He is preceded in death by his parents Ferdinand and Martha, siblings Bruce and Gwen.
In Lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to the Wounded Warrior Project by visiting www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Larry.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Monday March 20, 2017
Retz Funeral Home
315 E. 6th Avenue
Helena , Montana 59601
Reception
Following the service
Monday March 20, 2017
Retz Funeral Home
315 E. 6th Avenue
Helena , Montana 59601
Burial with Military Honors
3:15 p.m.
Monday March 20, 2017
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
3550 Hero's Road
Fort Harrison , Montana 59636
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Monday March 20, 2017
Retz Funeral Home
315 E. 6th Avenue
Helena , Montana 59601
Reception
Following the service
Monday March 20, 2017
Retz Funeral Home
315 E. 6th Avenue
Helena , Montana 59601
Burial with Military Honors
3:15 p.m.
Monday March 20, 2017
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
3550 Hero's Road
Fort Harrison , Montana 59636
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Tricia says
Larry, you will be missed. I always enjoyed visiting you. The stories and jokes you told always made my day. Enjoyed watching you with your grandkids. You lived them so much and they with you. Thanks for welcoming to the family. Love and prayers to the entire family. ❤
Colleen Rogstad says
Larry was just a wonderful brother in law. I personally held him in high regard from the first time I met him. He was so kind to me. He had just the best sense of humor and like my own husband he was faithful to his beliefs and honorable in all he did. I’m just so grateful to have been part of this family. I will never forget the sound of his chuckle and the spark in his eyes.
Teresa Makela says
Thoughts and prayers to the family during this difficult time.
Doris Stinson says
Pat and family: So sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with each of you.
Evelyn knowles says
My thoughts and prayers go out to Larry’s wife and family. I really enjoyed his visits when he would come out and visit Fred and once in awhile bring him some fish.He bought my Ford after I’d got into a reckless with it.So surprised seeing it again at Fred’s all fix up looking like new.We’ll now Larry will be along a friend Fred talking about cars.You were a great friend Larry and I’ll miss your smiling face every time I seen you.God bless,Evie Denise and family.
Connie Ferriter says
Pat,
I am so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless
Camille says
Dear family,
My deepest sympathies go out to you on the loss of your dear loved one. It sounds like he was a wonderful person who will be deeply missed. He was especially strong to make it to 72 years old. Please look forward to the time when he will rise again and be with you in paradise. May God grant you comfort, peace and hope at this time. Acts 15:24, Ps. 37:29
Bruce jr. says
I will miss Uncle Larry.