- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJake Melvin Larson
- Nickname
- Papa Jake
- Jake Larson was born on December 20, 1922 in Hope, Minnesota, USA. He was married to Lola Cassem. He died on July 17, 2025 in Lafayette, California, USA.
- SpouseLola Cassem(1945 - 1991) (her death, 1 child)
- In 2021 he wrote his memoir The Luckiest Man in the World: Stories from the Life of Papa Jake.
- Joined the Minnesota National Guard in 1938.
- Has a son Karlan.
- In June 2025 he won a News and Documentary News Emmy Award in the category Outstanding Live Interview. His win was shared with Christiane Amanpour.
- At the time of his death he was the last surviving member of the army's 135th Infantry Regiment.
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