Larry G. Dusing

Larry G. Dusing, age 86, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, died Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Edgewood Senior Living in Grand Forks, North Dakota, surrounded by his family.

A private family gathering for both Larry and his wife, Patt, will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025.

Larry Gene Dusing was born January 22, 1939, in Browns Valley, Minnesota, to Francis and Vernice (Kay) Dusing. While growing up, Larry worked as a paperboy, at the hometown creamery and at his father’s station. He graduated from Browns Valley High School in 1957. On August 29, 1959, Larry was united in marriage to his best friend, childhood next-door-neighbor, and love of his life, Patricia “Patt” McLane. Early in their marriage, the couple moved around before they settled in Hoople, North Dakota, where they raised their six children. Larry spent his working career in agriculture, managing books along with the many other duties in a farming operation.

Larry was known for his unconditional love for his family; he was a proud father and grandfather and enjoyed showing his support by attending school concerts and sporting events. He could often be found by the grill, either grilling the food or coaching the next grill master. Larry loved sharing his stories about his younger days and reminiscing with his children and grandchildren about the days when he and Patt would go dancing, bowling, playing in pinochle tournaments and sharing their love of music by attending many concerts with family and friends. He loved traveling and was grateful for all his trip opportunities with family. In his earlier years, he enjoyed spending time with his family while hunting and fishing and taking special trips together. Larry “aka Mr. Socialite” made friends wherever he went with his witty sense of humor and his contagious smile.

Larry is survived by his children, Natalie Dusing Smith of Austin, TX; Shawn Dusing (Patty) of Farwell, MN; Dalene Monsebroten (Kevin) of Newfolden; MN; Lynette Wagner (Brian) of East Grand Forks, MN; Nicole Brown of Williamsburg, VA; Latisha Spanier (Eric) of Moorhead, MN; 18 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; siblings, Kathleen Dusing of Coon Rapids, MN, Connie (Dean) Skogrand of Cottonwood, MN, Jim (Jeanne) Dusing of Beardsly, MN, Mary Miller of Fridley, MN, and Lori Anderson of Marshall, MN; and his many nieces and nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patt Dusing; parents, Francis and Vernice; brothers, Robert, Donnelly, and Dan; and nephew, Joel Dusing.