RICHARD W. LARSEN, 57

Richard W. Larsen, 57, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at his home in Herman.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. next Monday, Oct. 20, at First Lutheran Church in Blair. A private family interment will follow at a later date.

Richard W. Larsen was born Sept. 11, 1951, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Russell W. and Elaine K. Larsen, and was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Blair.

He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Blair High School in 1969.

He spent six years in the Army National Guard and worked in construction in Omaha. He enjoyed gardening, his family, and was a caring friend to many,

He is survived by his mother, Elaine Larsen of Blair, two brothers and a sister-in-law, Robert and Cheryl Larsen of Fremont, and Larry Larsen of Blair; five nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Russell.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the First Lutheran Church or the American Diabetes Association.

Campbell-Aman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

#2 Funeral Leaflet

In Loving Memory of Richard W. Larsen

Born September 11, 1951 Council Bluffs, Iowa ~ Entered Into Rest October 9, 2008 Herman, Nebraska

Memorial Services 10:30 A.M. Monday, October 20, 2008 First Lutheran Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Rev. Pam Ciulla. Organist: Clare Cowing. Congregational Hymns: “Amazing Grace”, “I Was There To Hear Your Borning Cry”, “How Great Thou Art”

Private Graveside Services: Blair Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska

Arrangements by Campbell-Aman Funeral Home

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

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