Roger Larson
September 11, 1936 ~ May 24, 2013
Roger Larson, 76, of Faulkton, passed away, Friday, May 24, 2013 at the Faulkton Area Medical Center.
Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at the United Church of Faulkton with Pastor Bill Hoffman officiating. Burial followed in the Faulkton Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Luce Funeral Home in Faulkton.
Roger LaVerne Larson was born September 11, 1936 to Alvin and Lorraine (Allbee) Larson in Faulkton, SD. He attended schools in Faulk County and St. Paul, Minnesota. He then studied for two years at SDSU in Brookings, SD. In 1953, as a teenager, he went south with a custom combining crew.
On September 17, 1955 he married Maxine Stevenson at the Faulkton Methodist Church. Together they raised ten children. They lived at several locations over the years including: northwest Faulk county, central Faulk county, and the Orient area. Throughout the years he was employed by Faulkton area farmers.
Roger was an avid Hampshire sheep breeder. He was a member of the Hampshire Sheep Association, as are his two sons who have inherited his love of sheep. A highlight for him was showing his sheep at local and state fairs. For many years he was active in 4-H and also served as a 4-H leader.
Roger attended the United Church of Faulkton. He enjoyed playing cards and was an enthusiastic gardener and always enjoyed sharing his garden produce with the community. He often attended his grandchildren’s many activities. He also enjoyed watching sports, especially wrestling, and he was an avid Duke fan!
Roger is survived by his children: Jerrine Larson of Faulkton, Charlene Larson of Sioux City, IA, Francine (Doug) Carlson of Lawton, IA, Dannine (Dave) Gnat of Ankeny, IA, Karlene (Jeff) Singer of Le Mars, IA, Corrine (Jerry) Weyand of Faulkton, Kristine (Tom) Meyer of Orient, Bradley (Jamie) Larson of Blair, NE and Brent (Gwen) Larson of White, SD; 20 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two sisters: Arlene Carr of Aberdeen, SD and Marsha Ring of Rapid City, SD.
Roger is preceded in death by his wife, Maxine; son, Bryan; parents, Alvin and Lorraine Larson, step-mother, Naomi; and sister, Betty Jane.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Roger’s arrangements.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Roger was a wonderful man and will be deeply missed.
It is with saddness and heavy hearts we extend out sympathies. Our prayers go out to each one of you during this time of loss. We will miss our visits with Roger at the State Fair. May God bless his memory.
Our prayers go out to Roger’s family. We will miss seeing Roger at the State Fair.
Marcia(Ruzicka) and Loren Stulken
He was a special person and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and are thinking of you.
Thinking of you all during this difficult time…cherish all of the memories and hold them dear to your heart.
We are so sorry for your loss.
We are very sorry for your loss. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Jerrine, I am sorry to hear of your father’s passing.
Jerrine, I wanted to stop and see you while I am in Faulkton. I am sorry to hear about your father.
Corry, So sorry to hear of your loss. Keep his memories close to your heart. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.