Matthew Larum

Matthew Larum, 40, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, December 13, 2025 unexpectedly at his residence due to an Aortic Dissection, a rare and often undetected heart condition.

Matthew John Karl Larum was born December 24, 1984, to Terry and Pat Larum. He was the oldest of two children. He attended school in Fergus Falls, graduating in 2003. Following High School, he attended Alexandria Technical College with a degree in Masonry. He was employed by Jennie-O at the West Central Turkey Plant in Pelican Rapids, MN, for the last 22 years.

He enjoyed gardening, RC cars, fishing, camping, Friday night races, and working on his camper. He loved expressing himself by wearing fedora hats, tie-dyed T-shirts, and lighter leashes he had created himself. Something his loved ones will cherish forever.

Matt had an exceptionally large community of friends that he regularly spent time with. They attended concerts and festivals as often as they could, welcoming the adventure. He earned nicknames like Matthew-Mallard, Stud Jr., Larry, Mr. M, and Lar-Bear from his closest friends and family. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with all of them, including playing with his younger cousins.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Lauretta and Karl Odens, John and Jane Larum; aunt, Diane Odens; uncles, Steven Odens and Corey Hoefs; cousin, Lori Odens.

Surviving Matthew are his parents, Terry and Pat Larum and sister, Krista Larum (Ben Formo), as well as many aunts and uncles. Matt also leaves behind a very close-knit group of friends who were also his family, notably: Steve Smith, Richard Milbeck, Jamie Budke and Melissa Loomer.

Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Grace United Methodist Church, 1100 Friberg Ave, Fergus Falls, MN by the YMCA, with visitation one-hour prior to the service at the church.

Clergy: Reverend Ruth Ann Ramstad

Celebration of Life Gathering: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 20, 2025 upstairs at the Eagles Aerie #2339 120 S. Peck Street, Fergus Falls, MN

In tribute to Matthew his family has welcomed everyone to join in on wearing tie-dye, flannel, hoodies or sweatshirts or anything Vikings or MN Wild related.

Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com