Eulogy

Journal entry by Ann and Scott— Jan 30, 2017
Logan Howard Rautio was born in Virginia, MN, on February 27th 2003 to Scott and Ann. He blessed the house with the presence of a boy. He was born in distress and had to be resuscitated. After many ear infections, procedures, and surgeries, Logan was able to hear. He was grateful to hear even if it was only with one ear. Logan played soccer, t-ball, and wrestled. When he was younger his favorite show for many years was Daniel Boone. A day didn’t go by that he wasn’t seen running through the yard wearing his Daniel Boone jacket, carrying his gun named Tick-Licker, a satchel, a powder horn, and of course the coon skin cap. Logan was one with the outdoors. Some of his favorite things to do were starting a camp fire with flint, target practice, and driving any motorized vehicle. He also collected knives with great enthusiasm. Putting a knife in his pocket or strapping one to his leg was all just a part of him getting dressed in the morning. His love of knives overflowed into all his conversations, friendships, and even interactions with strangers. I’m pretty sure if you received a gift from Logan it was either a knife or some kind of weapon.
Logan was so excited to be taller than everyone in the house. I guess he looked at this as a milestone like a parent would compare to their baby’s first steps. Scott admitted Logan’s height surpassing his own just last week and Logan’s faced beamed with pride. Logan was all boy, but also had a gentle heart full of compassion for others. He was always looking for ways to help people and was happy to serve. He loved his mom and would talk with her about all topics including the embarrassing ones. Logan looked up to his father and wanted to be just like him. He recently said to him, “I am strong, but dad you will always be stronger than me.” He also loved his five sisters BreAnna, DeLaney, KaLee, AshLeigh, and JacLynn. He enjoyed doing different things with each of them. I have seen him stand up for them on many occasions. He was always making a plan of protection for various situations. If you needed some advice on how to do something, Logan was sure to give it to you. Logan enjoyed hunting, a special secret handshake, and most of all just simply hanging out with other males to plan their next adventure. Logan valued the men who had invested into his life, as did we.
Logan accepted Jesus as his Savior in the summer of 2014. So his real passion was for Jesus. He wanted everyone to know that Jesus had died for us so that we could have eternal life. We have said many times that his filter was broken. He spoke his mind about everything, but ultimately he really wanted others to have that same assurance that he had. Logan has knelt before the Heavenly Father, Creator of all and has heard the words, well done good and faithful servant.