George Larson

George Larson

George Larson Surrounded by his family, George R. Larson passed away on December 5, 2015 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at the age of seventy five exactly. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 10 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Balaton. Visitation is 4:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the church with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Burial is in Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service – Tracy Area Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

George Raymond Larson was born on December 5, 1940 to Roy and Lucille (Mumby) Larson as the fifth of six children. He was baptized in the Lutheran faith and was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church. He attended the country school where his mother taught, near the family farm in rural Balaton. He was among the first class to graduate from the new Balaton High School in 1958. George and Janice Persons were married at Grace Lutheran Church in Russell on March 21, 1964. To this union, four children were born. They made their first home on his great grandparents’ homestead, and moved across the section four years later to take over his parents’ farm. George and Jan celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in 2014. George farmed with his father and eventually became a long-distance trucker, logging over seven million accident-free miles. He drove for several companies in that time and purchased the first truck of his own in 1997. He gave retirement a try in 2010, but as anyone who knew him would tell you, there was no “quit” in George. His last log book entry wasn’t until October 15, 2015. As a young man, George was an avid hunter with a rifle, shotgun, bow, and black powder. Later, he became interested in reloading and spent many hours perfecting his craft. In recent years, George discovered the joys of taking his place at The Table of Knowledge with the regular coffee bunch at Benson’s, since he had much to contribute. He took great pride in watching his grandchildren grow into unique individuals, and assisting them in honing their Larson sense of humor.

His smile, jokes, and mischievous ways will be missed most by those he leaves behind, namely his wife, Jan; his son, Don (Krischelle) Larson of Balaton, daughters, Shelly (David) Nachreiner of Mankato and Annie (Don) Weets of Lake Benton; son-in-law Jeff Kenne; grandchildren, Austin, Rachel, Mitchell, Naomi, Nicholas, Tyson, Elizabeth, Grace, Cade, and Sophie; and brother, David (Bev) Larson of Bonner, MT. He was welcomed home by his parents, his sisters, Donna Stack, Lynn Dobbelaere, and Lavonne VanMeveren; his brother, Richard; and his eldest daughter, Tammy Kenne.

10 thoughts on “George Larson”

  1. My condolences to Dons wonderful family. I, having spent many a night at the Larson home as a child, enjoyed Dons playful humor. I will keep Jan, Shelly, Don, Annie and family in my prayers. May you rest in peace Don.

  2. Carmen (Swan) Sondrol

    So sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in my prayers. I have many great memories of being at your home with Tammy and your family. Carmen

  3. Shelly and Family,

    My condolences on the loss of your father. Know that even though we have not seen each other in years since WeFest, your pain is felt across the miles and years. Peace and blessings on you and your family.
    Lois M. Flaig (Char Schmidt’s sister-in-law– Tom’s sister).

  4. Annie, Don & Family:
    So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless you now and always. With Deepest Sympathy.

  5. Jan, Shelly, Don and Annie – So sorry to hear of George’s passing. He was a wonderful man and I often think back to all the memories from our “Zion Family”.
    Your family was so much a part of my life as I grew up and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

  6. Annie and family, I am sorry for your loss! May the coming days and years be filled with the wonderful memories you all made with him. Sending many prayers to you all.

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