Service Information
Mark Vernon Larson, age 63, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018, at his daughter’s home in Greenleaf Township, Minnesota.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson with interment in Bohemian National Cemetery, in Rich Valley Township, Rural Silver Lake, Minnesota.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Friday, November 16, 2018, from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson and also one prior to the service at the church.
Parish Prayers will be held at 7:00 P.M on Friday at the funeral chapel.
Obituary
Mark Vernon Larson was born on October 23, 1955, in Phoenix, Arizona. He was the son of Ivan and Mary (Greiner) Larson. Mark was baptized and confirmed as a youth in the Catholic faith. He received his education in Hutchinson, Minnesota, and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School Class of 1974.
On December 26, 1981, Mark was united in marriage to LeAnn Hepner at Vineyard Methodist Church in Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with four children, Alisa, Jonathan, Joshua, and Joel. Mark and LeAnn resided in Hutchinson. Mark and LeAnn shared 30 years of marriage, until LeAnn passed away on December 8, 2012.
Mark was employed with the City of Hutchinson for 27 years. He retired from the Parks and Recreation Department in 2001.
Mark was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson. He was also a member of Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever. Mark was an active member of AA, where he proudly received his 20 year medallion in 2015.
Mark loved ice fishing and hunting deer, duck, asparagus, pheasant and grouse, at the family cabin in Hackensack, Minnesota. The cabin was often referred to as a second home. Mark also enjoyed collecting agates, occasional gambling, shooting pool, playing poker with friends and playing cribbage with family. His especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, friends, and his best friend and beloved dog, Rusty.
Mark passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at his daughter’s home in Greenleaf Township, Minnesota, at the age of 63 years, after a courageous four year battle with cancer.
Blessed be his memory.
Mark is survived by his:
Children, Alisa Schmidt and her husband, Robert, of Litchfield, MN,
Jonathan Larson of Hutchinson, MN,
Joshua Larson of St. Cloud, MN,
Joel Larson of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Cody Larson-Schmidt and his wife, Katarina, Mason Larson-Schmidt, Jacob Larson, Ben Larson, Chloe Larson;
Father, Ivan Larson, of Hutchinson;
Brothers, Quentin Larson and his wife, Pam, of Hutchinson, MN,
Jeff Larson and his wife, Ivy, of Lago Vista, TX;
Great-Grandchildren, Kayden, Reid, and Drake;
Many other nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Mark is preceded in death by his Wife, LeAnn; Mother, Mary Larson; Father-In-Law, Arnold Hepner; Mother-In-Law, Marylce Hepner; Brother-In-Law, Terry Hepner; Nephew, Mitchell Larson; Niece, Britany Larson.
Gary and Sharon says
Quentin, Pam and Larson Families we are sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers for comfort and peace. So sorry we can’t be there on Saturday.
Amanda says
Sending my condolences. Mark was a very kind, loving man that will be very missed. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Eric Muellerleile says
I worked with Mark for several summers during the early 90’s with the Hutchinson Parks dept. He took me under his wing and showed me how to do different things without making me feel stupid or foolish. He always had a ready smile and a joke or two and was always willing to lend a hand. I saw him off and on over the years and we’d always have a nice conversation about things. He was a great guy and I will miss him. My condolences to his family and friends.
Dawn P Ogren says
So sorry Quentin for your loss. Praying for your family.
Bart Roepke says
So sad to hear this. I think I saw Mark in the last year while visiting back in Hutch. Always friendly and a smile. Prayers for family.
Pat Buske says
Quin and Pam,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
God’s Blessings,
Porky and Pat
Bonnie Karl says
So sorry for your loss. Sending HUGS, prayers to you all. Rick & Bonnie Karl