Larry Dean Trosin

Larry Dean Trosin, a man whose laughter filled every room and whose humor lifted every heart, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with bladder cancer at the age of 71. Born in Estherville, Iowa, on January 28th 1954 to Vivian and Martin Trosin he was raised in Dunnell, Minnesota, he was the youngest of fourteen children—an upbringing that taught him the true meaning of togetherness.

Larry graduated from Sherburn High School in 1972 and later met and married Bonnie Sue Gritten of Rossie, Iowa. They shared 40 years of marriage before Bonnie passed away from cancer in 2014. Together, they raised two children—Joshua Trosin of Orleans and Lynnea Steuben of Ankeny. The Trosin home was full of activity and love: evenings spent playing baseball in the yard, shooting hoops in the driveway, camping on weekends, and taking family road-trip vacations. Larry worked for Eaton’s for many years before retiring in 2014.

Larry wore many hats throughout his life: softball coach, Mayor of Rossie, and—his most treasured role—Boy Scout leader. Through countless camping trips, service projects, and lessons shared around campfires, he guided young people with patience, humor, and a quiet belief in their potential. His proudest moment was watching his son Josh achieve the rank of Eagle Scout under his guidance. Larry was also honored with the prestigious Silver Beaver Award for his outstanding service to Scouting.

He had a true passion for the open road and cherished every moment spent riding his Harley. He loved trips to Sturgis, rides up to Minneapolis to visit his siblings, and cruising the countryside. Those who knew him can still hear his unmistakable, infectious laugh as he watched his favorite sitcoms in the evenings. His sense of humor—and his ability to laugh at himself—was a gift he shared with everyone.

Later in life, Larry found happiness again and shared seven years of marriage with Pam Filter. Together, they enjoyed camping and were frequent visitors at Schaumburg Park. They spent weekends thrifting at auctions, traveling to see Larry’s daughter in Ankeny, and tending to the farm with mowing and snow removal. Pam was soon welcomed into Larry’s “coffee crowd” at American Classic, where he and his buddies met regularly to solve all the world’s problems—at least in theory.

Larry is survived by his two children: • Josh (Molly) Trosin and their four children—Zoe (and great-granddaughter Pheobie), Forest, Emmet, and Harper • Lynnea (Ryan) Steuben and their two children—Brenden and Avery

He is also survived by his wife, Pam; his twin brother Gary; his brother Paul; his sisters Carol and Linda; and many nieces, nephews, friends, and community members who will forever remember his warm heart, big laugh, and his remarkable ability to never meet a stranger.