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Robert Dean Larson

1938 - 2015

May 23, 1938 - May 4, 2015

Robert D. Larson, 76, of Klemme, most recently a resident of the West View Care Center, Britt, died Monday, May 4, 2015, at the West View Care Center in Britt. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the Klemme United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike Schafer officiating. Burial will be in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme, with military honors provided by the Klemme Military Unit. Visitation and viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Andrews Funeral Home, 528 E. Main St., Klemme. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the service at the church Saturday. There will be no viewing at the church, however. Memorials may be directed to the West View Care Center in Robert's name, the family, or the donor's choice.

Robert Dean Larson, the son of Carold and Thelma (Kluckhohn) Larson, was born May 23, 1938, at Forest City, Iowa. He attended Klemme Schools where he was an avid athlete, participating in basketball, track, and baseball. Robert graduated with the Class of 1957 at Klemme. Robert had farmed for a time on the family farms around Klemme. He enjoyed working the land and reaping the fruits of his labors. He had also been employed for a time for the pipeline and for many years had driven trucks, where he looked forward to the freedoms and adventures of the road.

Robert was united in marriage to Barbara (Avery) and their union was blessed with two children, Michael and Michele. They later divorced. Bob was a passionate outdoorsman and relished the adventures of running his trap lines in pursuit of mink and muskrats during his lifetime. He loved to spend time on the waters of area and regional lakes, and rivers fishing and relaxing. Robert was excellent at creating things with his hands and had made countless detailed leather works and wood crafted items over the years.

He had served in the United States Army National Guard during the early Vietnam era from 1961-63. Robert was baptized and confirmed at the Klemme United Methodist Church, where he was active for much of his life. His faith life continued even in his time spent in the West View Care Facility. Bob was an ardent sports fan and loved to watch his Hawkeyes and baseball on TV. For many years he enjoyed the companionship and journeys of life with his special friend Jean Weber until her passing a few years ago. He loved outlaw country and gospel music sung by Waylon, Johnny, and Elvis.

He will be remembered by those had had the opportunity to cross in his footsteps as a character in so many ways. He is survived by his brother Craig (Sharon) Larson, Klemme, Iowa; son Michael Haan, Dickinson, North Dakota, and daughter, Michele (David) Fiest, Velva, North Dakota, and their children Danielle Fiest, Minot, North Dakota, Brittany Fiest, Fargo, North Dakota, and Kaitlyn Fiest, Minot, North Dakota; niece Kay (Roger) Hanson, Klemme, Iowa; nephew Scott (Candi) Larson, Nora Springs, Iowa; great-nieces Danielle (Jeromie) Holland, Britt, Iowa, Megan (Brent) Willis, Klemme, Iowa, and Morgan Larson, Nora Springs, Iowa; great- nephews Mathew (Lezah) Hanson, Klemme, Iowa, and Holden Larsen, Garner, Iowa; and great-great-nieces and nephews.

Bob was preceded in death by his grandparents Fred and Naomi Kluckohn, parents Carold and Thelma Larson, and special friend Jean Weber.


source: © Andrews Funeral Homes, 516 1st Street Southeast, Belmond, Iowa, Phone 641-444-4474; [http://www.andrewsfuneralhomeandfloral.com ]

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