Remembering Rhett Larsen

November 24th, 1978 – June 2nd, 2018

A Loyal Friend And Loving Father…

Rhett Larsen, 39, was a loving father, husband, and worked as a Fire Engineer with the City of Bend Fire Department.

On the evening of Saturday, June 2, Rhett was off-duty, returning home to Bend from Portland on his motorcycle when, at Milepost 80, a large bear crossed directly in front of him. The impact with the bear drove Rhett into oncoming traffic. Rhett was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Bringing Rhett Home…

A big thank you to all the agencies that were involved in bringing Rhett Larsen back to Bend, Oregon. Thanks to Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, Bend Police, Oregon Department of Transportation, Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue, Sunriver Fire & Rescue, Alfalfa Fire and LaPine Fire.

News Stories…

KTVZ
Procession escorts fallen Bend firefighter home
KGW
Bend firefighter dies after his motorcycle hits a bear
KOIN
Off-duty Bend firefighter dies in crash with bear
NBC
Off-duty firefighter from Bend dies in motorcycle crash with bear, SUV in central Oregon

Memorial Information…

When
Sunday, June 10th, 2018
Where
Deschutes County Fairgrounds, First Interstate Bank Building
Time
Seating begins at 1PM, Ceremony starts at 3PM
Attire
Class A’s/Class B’s or civilian clothing

How Can I Help?

Provide Meals For The Family
The Larsen Family, Kristin and the kids have their hands full with this tough time. Please consider supporting them by providing a meal. Coolers will be located at each location to drop the meals off. Please do not knock on their door.

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Larsen Family

Kristin And the Kids
Stand Vigil
Until the funeral on Sunday, June 10th, volunteers are needed to stand vigil for Rhett at Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home, 24 hours a day. Shifts will be split up into 4 hour blocks and you may sign up using the calendar below.
Financial Donation
Please consider supporting the Larsen family through this tough time by easing their financial hardship with a monetary donation. A GoFundMe has been set up and all proceeds will benefit the Larsen family. You can find a link to Donate on this page.

Remembering Rhett Larsen

A Loyal Friend And Loving Father…

Have Some Photos or Videos of Rhett?

DropBox

Bringing Rhett Home…

News Stories…

Memorial Information…

How Can I Help?

Provide Meals For The Family

Stand Vigil

Financial Donation

Help Support The Larsen Family

Bend Firefighter’s Foundation

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