Larry Ronald Ruotsi Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Larry Ronald Ruotsi of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, who passed away on January 15, 2026 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Haagerd Kayo and Aili Maria Ruotsi (Nevala); and his brother Dennis Ruotsi. He is survived by: his children, Lawrence O. Knop, Michael Knop (Debbie), Erik Ruotsi (Denyse), Kirstan Kish (Mark) and Ted Ruotsi (Sharon); his grandchildren, Aria Truninger (Derek), Sydney Ruotsi, Brooke Nelson, Morgan Nelson, Kathryn Blaisdell (Sam), Madeline Ruotsi, Lani Gay Knop, Lawrence O. Knop II, Ryan M. Kulzak, Kelli K. Masavage (Steve), Jennifer E. Hydrava (Mark), Jayden Knop, Kinley Knop, Alexis Glover, Anthony Glover, Annaliese Knop, Asher Knop, Melissa Knop and Joseph Knop; his great grandchildren, Blake, Lenox, Dominic, Katherine Elizabeth Hydrava, Tally Marie Hydrava, Henry Oliver Hydrava, Arielle Jone, Bensaid Gray, Denzel Gray, Bella Gray, Megan Knop, Sadie Knop and Ethan Knop; his cousin Marvin Nevala; and his former wife Christine Ruotsi.