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Steven Kent Larsen Sept. 3, 1950 - Sept. 8, 2023

Steve, 73, originally of Blair, passed away Friday, Sept. 8. He was born Sept. 3, 1950, to Ivan and Georgia Larsen. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Claudia (Alesch), their children Jessica (Bryan), Casey (Ali), grandchildren Calvin, Gus, Quinn and Tillie, sister Linda (Bob) Olson and many other relatives and friends.

VISITATION: Wednesday, Sept. 13 5 to 7 p.m. at Reichmuth Funeral Home, 21901 W. Maple Rd., Elkhorn, NE 68022. 402-289-2222

FUNERAL SERVICES: Thursday, Sept. 14 at 10:30 a.m. Saint Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, 14330 Eagle Run Drive Omaha, NE 68164.

Followed by full Military Honors burial at Omaha National Cemetery, 14250 Schram Road Omaha, NE 68138.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are asked to be directed to: Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall 700 E Fee Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901.

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“Pop Pop ran out batteries”, as Tillie (Age 2) said, after a very brief battle with cancer. Steve (often referred to as Casey) grew up outside of Blair and attended the Orum rural school where he was an original member the “Orum Raiders”. He went to high school in Blair where he played football and was involved in FFA. Steve graduated in 1968. Shortly after graduation, Steve joined the US Army and was deployed to Vietnam with the 25th Infantry Division, the Electric Strawberry. It was in the Army that Steve developed a love of music and particularly Rock and Roll; it was his connection to home. His memory was like a jukebox. He could remember every song, the band, and year it came out.

After returning home from the war, Steve met the love of his life and wife of 52 years, Claudia, at the Corner Retreat Bar in Blair. 46 days later they were engaged, and on September 4th, 1971, one day after his 21st birthday, they were married. He and Claudia spent almost a decade enjoying life as a twosome before they welcomed a baby girl, Jessica, into the family in 1980. Three years later they had a son, Casey.

Throughout his life Steve enjoyed collecting Classic cars, and racing of any kind: snowmobiles, go-karts, Nascar and Indy. If it had a motor then Steve loved it. He attended the Indy 500 several times and was always in front of the TV on Sundays during race season. (Claudia has successfully pretended to be interested for over 50 years). Steve took his final lap on September 8th with his family by his side.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan and Georgia Larsen; in-laws, Ray and Tillie Alesch; brother-in-laws, Denny Moser, Paul Pick, Ken Alesch, Jim O’Connor; a sister-in-law, Betty Moser, and loyal family dog, Butch. He is survived by wife Claudia; daughter, Jessica (Bryan); son, Casey (Ali), four grandchildren: Calvin, Gus, Quinn and Tillie; sister: Fr. An, Linda (Bob) Olson; brother- and sister-in-laws, Marlene Pick, Marietta Alesch, Jacquie O’Connor, Paul (Jane) Alesch, Kay (Bob) Johnson, and dozens of nieces and nephews.

Steve will be missed greatly by his family and friends. If love alone could have kept him here, he would have lived forever.

VISITATION: Wednesday, September 13th, 5 to 7 p.m. at Reichmuth Funeral Home, 21901 W. Maple Rd., Elkhorn, NE 68022.

FUNERAL: Thursday, September 14th 10:30 a.m. at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, 14330 Eagle Run Dr. Omaha, NE 68164. INURNMENT: Omaha National Cemetery, 14250 Schram Road Omaha, NE 68138.

In Loving Remembrance of Steve K. Larsen

September 3, 1950 ~ September 8, 2023

Memorial Mass St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 14330 Eagle Run Dr., Omaha, Nebrask68164 10:30am Thursday, September 14, 2023. Officiating Clergy: Fr. Andy Ross. Pianist: Kathy Mayer. Soloist: Brian Johnson. Bagpiper: Mike Smith.

Honorary Bearers: Edward Hansen, Roger Mathiesen, Keith Thomsen, Craig Olson, Chris Olson

Following the funeral, please join the family for a time of food and fellowship a Kampschneider Hall.

Graveside Service and Interment: 2:30pm Omaha National Cemetery, 14250 Schram Rd., Omaha, Nebraska 68138

Military Honors Conducted by Millard V.F.W. Post #8334 and Army National Guard Funeral Honors

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, 3033 Wilson Blvd, Suite 300, Arlington, VA The Wall That Heals.

Reichmuth Funeral Homes Elkhorn-Bennington-Yutan

~~~Obituary courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Public Library, Blair, Nebraska~~~

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