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Jake "Papa Jake" Larson
1922 - 2025
Jake "Papa Jake" Larson
1922 - 2025
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BORN
1922
DIED
2025
Jake Larson Obituary
He lied about his age to join the U.S. Army in 1938, when he was just 15 years old.
He participated in the D-Day landing, both helping plan the invasion and storming the beach at Normandy, and he went on to fight in the Battle of the Bulge.
Larson is being remembered for his TikTok channel, "Story Time with Papa Jake," which went viral as he told stories of his World War II service.
By Legacy News Staff
(Image: AP Photo/Eric Risberg, file)
7 Entries
Laura Chaffee
July 24, 2025
Rest in Peace Papa Jake . You will be missed so very much on Tic Tok. We All Loved you and spending time with you very much. Prayers of Love up to you !
Donna jones
July 24, 2025
Thank you for your services and sacrifices!
Rest in peace
Diana Patton
July 22, 2025
My condolences and prayers to the family. Mr. Larson is a true hero. A brave hero.
Lance Wilson
July 21, 2025
Sincere condolences to family and friends... "Papa Jake"
Will be missed by many including myself...
Thank you for fighting for my freedoms Sir,
Fly High !
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Carson Loveless
July 21, 2025
Condolences to his family
Shane Burnett
July 21, 2025
I remember watching you in 2022 and how you told the story of d- day and World War II RIP "Papa" Jake Larson
Laurel Monroe
July 21, 2025
Papa Jake was an amazing man. I found him on TikTok and adored his kindness, and his charm, and appreciated his service not only to our country while in the service, but right up till he left us. On TikTok he taught kids and adults alike how to be a good person and taught us about our country and the military. Thank you Papa you are the Best. We all love you and will greatly miss you and your beautiful smile.
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