rket. They later moved to Red Wing, where Rosa acquired a passion for Red Wing Pottery. She was very knowledgeable in the history of Red Wing Pottery and was a pioneer and avid collector as well. She was one of the first participants for Gold Rush Days in Oronoco. At one time her house was full of her collection. Rosa was a charter member #30 in the Red Wing Collectors Society. Carl and Rosa later moved back to Rochester where Rosa resided until her death. One of her favorite hobbies was studying genealogy. She spent many hours putting together both family histories. Rosa loved scenic road trips and loved to travel, Ireland was her favorite. She was a diligent volunteer in various organizations for many years touching many people's lives. One of her favorites being a Cub Scout Leader. Rosa was also a volunteer for the hospital auxiliary. She was a member and Sunday school teacher at Bethel Lutheran Church. In her later years, she thoroughly enjoyed their in-home visits. Rosa was a wonderful seamstress and made Christmas quilts for each of her grandchildren. She also loved embroidery and making dish towels that all her family benefited from. Rosa had a special love for her Irish Grandmother, Ida Hawkins and attributed a great deal of her spunk and spontaneity for life to her. Rosa taught her boys through example and how to never give up in good and bad times. God has called Rosa home, but she will live on always in our hearts as love can never be taken away! The greatest love of Rosa's life was her family. She is survived by sons, Ronald A. Larson of Rochester, and David S. (Patricia) Larson of Conger; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; as well as her extended family, friends and her cat Pudder. Rosa was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Albert Larson; sons, Carl "Buddy" Larson and Randall "Randy" Larson; parents, Stanley and Ruby Engel' daughter-in-law, Leah (McGowan) Larson; sister, Laurel Roberta (Engel) Marcks; brother-in-law, Ron Marcks; and brother, James Stanley Engel. Praise be to God for the life of Rosa Marie Larson. Memorials may be designated to Paws and Claws. Arrangements are with Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN 55901. To share a special memory please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com