Ramona Elberta Larsen

Ramona Elberta (Roberts) Larsen, age 93, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

Ramona and her husband, Don Larsen, were long-time residents of Wilton, Minnesota. In recent years, they made their home at Cornerstone Senior Assisted Living in Bagley, Minnesota.

Ramona was born in a tar paper shack on August 9, 1932, in Mineral Center, Minnesota, to Thelma and Lyman Roberts. She was the eldest of seven children. Surviving her, are siblings: Dorla Priddy (Ernest), Glen Roberts (Marsha), Raymond Roberts (Ruth), Clara Hansen (Dallas), and Martha Hansen (Allen). She was preceded in death by her brother, Edgar Roberts.

Ramona is also survived by her husband Don, her children: Sherlee Sewell, Donna Larsen, Richard Larsen (Nancy), Lori Larsen (Rob), Keri Nelson (Scott), many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

An avid nature enthusiast, Ramona could name nearly every bird and plant in northern Minnesota and loved sharing that knowledge with others. Her family and church were always her highest priorities. For many years, she devoted her time and energy to volunteering at the Bemidji Seventh-day Adventist Thrift Store. The friendships she formed there brought her great joy, and her, community of friends sustained her until she retired from volunteering at the age of 85.

Ramona attended Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 1950, she became one of the first Seventh-day Adventist school teachers in Bemidji, where she also met Don. They were married in 1951. In 1980, Ramona completed her registered nursing degree and went on to work with the Bemidji Public Health Nursing Department until her retirement. Her nursing career was also one of the great joys of her life.

Ramona will be remembered for her gentle heart, her generosity, and her love of God's creation.