Claire Edith Larson

Obituary

Claire Edith (Huser) Larson was born on September 21, 1941, in Bergen Township, McLeod County, Minnesota.  She was the daughter of Harry and Edythe (Gee) Huser.  Claire was baptized as an infant on November 2nd, 1941, by Rev. Robinson at Methodist Church in Lester Prairie, Minnesota, and was later confirmed in her faith on April 5, 1959, by Rev. Joel O. Rustad at Bergen Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie, Minnesota.  Claire received her education in Lester Prairie, Minnesota, graduating with the Lester Prairie High School Class of 1959.  Claire furthered her education by attending St. Cloud State in St. Cloud, Minnesota.  She received a BS degree with a Major in Music and a Minor in Art.

On October 21, 1967, Claire was united in marriage to Lloyd Larson by Rev. Wayne Thompson at Bethel Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie, Minnesota.  The couple made their home in Minneapolis and Lester Prairie, Minnesota.  Claire and Lloyd’s marriage was blessed with two daughters, Kari and Amy.  They shared over 42 years of marriage until Lloyd passed away on March 26, 2010. 

In addition to being a loving wife, mother and homemaker, Claire worked as an Elementary Music Teacher in Minnetonka, Silver Lake and Hutchinson, Minnesota.  She was a very active member at Bethel Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie where she wore many hats…she directed the choir, taught Sunday school, helped with the Lutefisk dinner, and loved to add her special touches to the décor.

Claire enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking, singing, dancing and skiing.  She loved a good joke, playing the violin, spending time with her grandchildren and was always looking for something creative to do. She cherished the time spent with her family and many friends.

Claire passed away peacefully on Monday, July 25, 2016, at Heart to Home in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, at the age of 74 years, 10 months and 4 days.

Blessed be her memory.

Claire is survived by her:
Daughters, Kari Osmek and her husband, David, of Mound, MN,
Amy Getsch and her husband, Dan, of Woodbury, MN;
Grandchildren, Christine Osmek,
Samantha Osmek,
Ainsley Getsch,
Owen Getsch,
Sisters, Arlene (Phil) Powers and Eunice (Leroy) Meyer;
Sister-In-Law, Jean Sletten;
Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives and many friends.

Claire is preceded in death by her Parents, Harry and Edythe Huser and Husband, Lloyd Larson.