Larry Larson, 75, Claremont

Larry Raymond Larson, 75, of Claremont, passed away on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at Hillcrest
Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.

He was born March 7, 1949, in Owatonna, the son of Raymond Ole and Helen (Selthun) Larson.
He grew up and farmed the family farm in rural Claremont. Larry attended grade school at
District 13 and attended high school at the Owatonna Senior High, graduating in 1967. Larry
went to Austin Votec for two years and graduated with a degree in farm mechanics. He was then
drafted and served in the United States Army from 1970-1971, stationed in Korea.

Along with farming with his brother Wayne on the family farm, Larry was a rural mail carrier
with the United States Postal Service for seven years.

Larry loved to hunt deer, pheasants, and go fishing with family and friends. He also loved his
Mopar Muscle cars, cheering on the Minnesota Vikings, and attending car shows. He was a
lifetime member of the Morristown Gun Club, VFW, American Legion, DAV, and the Aurora
Lutheran Church. Larry enjoyed taking bus trips across the United States and was proud he had
visited 41 of the 50 states. Larry also enjoyed going to his place in Florida to escape the cold
Minnesota winters. He was proud of all of his nieces and nephews, and family members.
He is survived by his brother, Wayne (and Jean) Larson of Claremont; sister, Cheryl (and Steve)
Thompson of Owatonna; six nieces and nephews, 11 great nieces and nephews, and three great-
great nephews and niece.

He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond Ole and Helen Larson.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Aurora Lutheran Church
with a visitation at the church from 9-11 a.m. Interment will be in the Aurora Lutheran Cemetery
in rural Owatonna. The Steele County Military Funeral Unit will be providing military honors. In
lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Aurora Lutheran Church.

Michaelson Funeral Homes of Owatonna are handling the funeral arrangements