LARRY JAMES VIDGER OBITUARY
Vidger, Larry James, was born to Harry and Lee of Fargo, ND, on October 20, 1952. He was the oldest child, followed by Sonja (Mike), Bryan (Michelle) and Beverley (John). He lived up to the 'oldest child' reputation well, as he was naturally inclined to lead the way.

Larry attended Trinity Western College, followed by North Dakota State University, earning a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

He taught at the High School in Wahpeton, ND, and the remainder of his career was at 3M, based out of St. Paul, MN. He traveled the world, after which he was often sharing his reflections on the vast difference between the culture he lived in compared to where he visited.

He earned a Project Engineering Award three times during his 34-year tenure before retiring in 2018.

Larry married Roxanne Zimmerman on September 13, 1980. Their children Lance (Marie) and Rachel (Darin) gave him two grandchildren each: Hannah and Ryan; Delilah and Dylan. Larry poured himself into their lives. He was fondly referred to as 'Papa' by his grandchildren, and he let them know soon before his passing that he loved them, and Jesus did too.

Larry's long standing attendance and extensive contributions to Riverview Baptist Church were an outpouring of his commitment to serve his local church, giving evidence of the priority of living out his faith so that others could come to know God and be supported in their spiritual journey.

We would be remiss to leave out a key thread in Larry's life – sports. From running track, to Captain of the HS wrestling team, to playing men's softball for as much of his life as he possibly could (40+ years!).

Larry was a man of few words, yet they were well-thought out. He was solid in his beliefs and opinions, and he wanted those he crossed paths with to experience Christ by the way he lived, adding words only when necessary.

Visitation will be at Johnson-Peterson Funeral Home, 612 S Smith Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55107, on Friday, September 6th, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Celebration of life service will be at Riverview Baptist Church on Saturday, September 7th, at 10:30 a.m.. Live stream at this link: https://www.riverviewbaptist.net/live In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to Riverview Baptist Church or New Life Family Services: https://www.riverviewbaptist.net/give https://give.ministrylinq.com/App/Form/2fd39746-2839-4182-8347-0fa274a1f3ef