Larry Michael Tabor

Larry Michael Tabor, age 56, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at his home in Austin, following a courageous four-year battle with cancer. He was born on January 31, 1969, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Bruce and Susan (Draayer) Tabor. Growing up in Simpson, Minnesota, he attended Rochester schools until his junior year when his family relocated to Austin. Larry graduated from Austin High School in 1987. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy to take up cooking, but his military career was cut short by an honorable medical discharge. In 1990, he married Lori Ann Miller; they later divorced.

Over the span of his lifetime Larry had a variety of jobs, including working for Hormel Foods, St. Mark’s Nursing Home, and various cooking jobs. His most current job was as an evening shift supervisor for Ornua Foods in Byron, Minnesota, where he was beloved by his crew. Larry worked through most of his cancer diagnosis, only having to leave after cancer gave him no other choice.

Larry was very sociable and had little difficulty making friends or conversation. His life was enriched by his connections with family and friends, making it a point to travel to Texas, Florida, and Oregon to spend time with his family whenever possible. He also enjoyed traveling to Connecticut when his daughter was going to college there. Larry especially loved any time spent with his children and grandsons, of whom he was very proud. A passionate fan of the Minnesota Vikings and NASCAR, Larry at times traveled to see them in person with his dad, son, brother, and friends. He also enjoyed casting a line on a lake, cooking, and grilling- especially smoking meats. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching cooking shows and horror films, and he developed a talent for cultivating hot peppers.

Larry will be sadly missed by his children, Cory (Ashley) Mattson and Savannah (Cameron) Tabor; grandsons, Avery and Owen; mother, Susan Tabor; siblings, April Dahmen, Lori (Jason) Beadell, and Brian Tabor; nephews, Adam (Tori) Dahmen-Sikkink and Zach Dahmen; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, all of whom he cherished. He was preceded in death by his father, Bruce Michael Tabor; birth father, Phillip James Toutant; maternal grandparents, Bert and Jessie Draayer; paternal grandparents, Wayne and Viola Tabor; birth paternal grandparents, Phillip and Carol Toutant; grandmother, Arlene Tabor; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

The funeral service for Larry will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin. The visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Austin. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes are assisting the family with arrangements.

A livestream of Larry's service can be viewed at: https://venues.vimeo.com/1687356389520?lang=en-US