Duane P. Larson

Obituary

Duane Parker Larson was born on October 11, 1931, in Lake Park, Becker County, Minnesota. He was the son of Victor Sr. and Helen (Huseby) Larson. Duane was baptized as an infant, and later confirmed in his faith as a youth at Lake Park Lutheran Church, in Lake Park. He received his education in Lake Park, and was a graduate of the Lake Park High School Class of 1949.

Duane entered active military service in the United States Navy on January 6, 1951, in Bismarck, North Dakota, and served his country during the Korean War. He received the rank of EN2 (Engineman Second Class) and was honored with the National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal (Two Stars), China Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. Duane received honorable discharge on October, 21, 1954, in San Diego, California.

On February 2, 1957, Duane was united in marriage to Audrey Heald, at Rindahl Lutheran Church in Underwood, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with four children, Gloria, Greg, Rob and Grace. Duane resided in Litchfield since 1971. They shared 59 years of marriage.

Duane owned and operated Hardware Hank and was the locksmith in Litchfield, retiring in 2009. Duane was a member of the VFW Post #2818 and American Legion Post #104, was past president of the Chamber of Commerce in Litchfield, and was a long-time member of the Rescue Squad.  He was also a member of the Beckville Lutheran Church and served as a Council Member, Finance Secretary, Treasurer and taught Sunday school. Duane enjoyed traveling, fishing, and hunting. He cherished the time spent with his family and friends.

Duane passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016, at Meeker Manor Rehabilitation Center in Litchfield, at the age of 84 years.

Blessed be his memory.

Duane is survived by his:
Wife, Audrey Larson of Litchfield, MN;
Children, Gloria Neperud and her husband, Ron of Cannon Falls, MN,
                  Greg Larson and his wife, Lori of Pequot Lakes, MN,
                  Robert Larson and his wife, Rodel of Pequot Lakes, MN,
                  Grace Schneider and her husband, Jaime of New Ulm, MN;
Grandchildren, Brandon Neperud and his wife, Kim, Melissa Neperud, Joshua Neperud and his fiancé, Annie Parenteau, Justin Larson and his wife, Amy, Aaron Larson and his wife, Melissa, Cody Larson and his wife, Bailey, Chelsea Larson, Kyle Schneider, Scott Schneider, Nicholas Schneider and his wife, Sarah;
Great Grandchildren, Mya, Logan, Josie, Jayden, Aubrey, Wyatt, Keegan, Lexi-Lyn, Allie, Landon, Rylan;
Siblings, Virgil Larson and his wife, Jan of Hawley, MN,
                 Orris Larson and his wife, Marlene of Moorhead, MN,
                 Mary Larson of San Antonio, TX;
Sisters-In-Law, Lois Bjorgaard of Battle Lake, MN,
                             Joan Henderson and her husband, Bernard of Audubon, MN;
Brothers-In-Law, Gene Heald and his wife, Joyce of Elbow Lake, MN,
                                 Gerald Heald and his wife, Cindy of Battle Lake, MN;
Many other nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

Duane is preceded in death by his Parents, Victor and Helen Larson; Brothers, Victor Larson Jr., Emery Larson; Sister-In-Law, Arlene Larson; Brother-In-Law, Lowell Bjorgaard; Grandson, Chase Larson.