Gerald Robert Larson

1920 - 2011  (91 years)

• Name	Gerald Robert Larson
  Born	12 Feb 1920	Elmont, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Gender	Male
  Died	30 Sep 2011
  Buried	4 Oct 2011	Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I5187	Rossville
  Last Modified	4 Mar 2019

  
  

  Father	Arthur Robert Larson
  Mother	Gladys May Uhl Larson,   b. 1891,   d. 1930  (Age 39 years)
  Family ID	F2582	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Ruth Alberta Beskow Larson,   b. 11 Nov 1918, Lyndon, Osage County, Kansas ,   d. 14 Dec 2007  (Age 89 years)
  Married	28 Apr 1946	Lyndon, Osage County, Kansas
  Children	1. Barton Larson   2. Carol Larson Heintzelman
  Documents		Anniversary- Larson, Gerald and Ruth 1 Gerald and Ruth Larson A surprise reception is planned to honor Gerald and Ruth Larson, Rossville. The reception will be in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary and is set for 2 to 4 p.m. April 28 at the United Methodist Church, 411 Pearl in Rossville. Hosts will be their children, Barton Larson, Columbia, Mo., and Carol Larson Heintzelman, West Plains, Mo. They have two grandchildren. Gerald Larson and Ruth Beskow were married April 28, 1946, in Lyndon. They have lived in Rossville 41 years. To keep the celebration a surprise, their children request that no phone calls or cards be sent to the couple before the reception. Cards may be sent in advance to their daughter, Carol Heintzelman, 1907 Kelly Drive, West Plains, Mo., 65775, to be presented at the reception. It is requested no gifts be given.
  		Anniversary- Larson, Gerald and Ruth 2 Gerald and Ruth Larson Gerald and Ruth Larson, Rossville, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner on April 28. Gerald Larson and Ruth A. Beskow were married April 28,1946, in Lyndon. Their children are Barton and Phyllis Larson, Westphalia, Mo., and Carol and Gary Heintzelman, Cheyenne, Wyo. Their grandchildren are Tracey Larson Ott, Kansas City, Kan., and Hillary Larson, Columbia, Mo. The Larsons operated the Olivet grocery store before moving in 1954 to Rossville, where they operated a gas station for several years and built a mobile home park. Gerald worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Rossville and retired in 1975. Ruth taught in Osage County for 10 years before her marriage, then was a homemaker and helped with their businesses.
  Last Modified	14 Dec 2019 13:48:55
  Family ID	F6020	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Married - 28 Apr 1946 - Lyndon, Osage County, Kansas  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Documents » Slide Show		Obituary- Larson, Gerald 1 Gerald Robert Larson Gerald Robert Larson, born February 12,1920, died September 30, 2011 in his home at Auburn Homestead Assisted Living of extensive heart problems. He was 91. Gerry liked to point out that he shared his birthday with Abraham Lincoln, but that "Abe was older." Gerry was born on a farm near Elmont, Kansas to Arthur and Gladys (Uhl) Larson. Gerry left home at a young age with his older brother and spent 3 years working in the Idaho fields and on a sheep ranch. When WWII began, he enlisted and served 316 years in the 29th Army Infantry Division in the European Theatre. He was awarded the Purple Heart, but declined it, stating others were far more worthy of it than he. He was awarded the Bronze Star for bravery, as well as multiple other medals. After the War, he returned to Kansas, where he married Ruth Beskow on April 28,1946, in Lyndon, Kansas. Ruth preceded him in death December 14, 2007. They were married 61 years. He and Ruth farmed for awhile before buying the Olivet Grocery, which they ran for several years. They then returned to farming in Jefferson County. He and Ruth moved to Rossville, Kansas in 1954, where they purchased the Standard Service Station, operating it for 8 years. Gerry worked for a while for Goodyear and Shawnee County road construction, later working for 12 years at the United States Post Office in Rossville, from which he retired early due to heart problems. He and Ruth later built the trailer court on the southwest edge of Rossville and also owned and rented several rental properties throughout the years. Gerry has been a long-time member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and the Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. He is survived by a son, Barton Larson (wife Phyllis) of Westphalia, MO and a daughter, Carol (Larson) Heintzelman (husband Gary) of Topeka. Gerry has two grandchildren, Tracey Ott (husband Andy) in Florida and Hillary Larson of Kansas City. He has two great-grandchildren, Atlas and Arden Ott of Florida. He is also survived by two sisters, Marge Evans of Topeka and Novella King (husband Phil) of Pomona. He has multiple nephews and nieces scattered throughout the United States. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Melba and Leota, and three brothers, Lawrence, Jack and Marlin. Gerry was known for his sense of humor and hard work ethics. He was a man of honor and integrity, whose word was as good as gold. He loved a good joke and had a great love of music and dancing. His children said he and his wife Ruth were "the best of the best." He will be greatly missed by surviving family and friends and all who knew him.
  		Obituary- Larson, Gerald 2 Services will be held at the Rossville United Methodist Church, under the direction of Piper Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 04 at 10:45 AM. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the church. Interment with Military Services conducted by Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to either the Rossville or Auburn United Methodist Churches, Midland Hospice or the American Legion Post 31 in Rossville, care of Piper Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.
  		Obituary- Larson, Gerald 3 GERALD ROBERT LARSON Gerald Robert Larson, born Feb. 12, 1920, died Sept. 30, 2011, at his home at Auburn Homestead Assisted Living of extensive heart problems. He was 91 years old. Gerry liked to point out that he shared his birthday with Abraham Lincoln, but that “Abe was older.” Gerry was born on a farm near Elmont, Kan., to Arthur and Gladys Uhl Larson. Gerry left home at a young age with his older brother spent three years working in the Idaho fields and on a sheep ranch. When World War II began, he enlisted and served 31/2 years in the 29th Army Infantry Division in the European Theatre. He was awarded the Purple Heart, but declined it, stating others were far more worthy of it than he. He was awarded the Bronze Star for bravery, as well as multiple other medals. After the war, he returned to Kansas where he married Ruth Beskow on April 28,1946, in Lyndon. Ruth preceded him in death Dec. 14,2007. They were married 61 years. He and Ruth farmed for a while before buying the Olivet Grocery, which they ran for several years. They then returned to farming in Jefferson County. He and Ruth moved to Rossville in 1954, where they purchased the Standard Service Station, operating it for 8 years. Gerry worked for a while for Goodyear and Shawnee County road construction, later working for 12 years at the U.S. Post Office in Rossville, from which he retired early due to heart problems. He and Ruth later built the trailer court on the southwest edge of Rossville and also owned and rented several rental properties throughout the years. Gerry has been a long-time member of Rossville United Methodist Church and the Rossville American Legion. He is survived by a son, Barton Larson and wife Phyllis of Westphalia, Mo., and a daughter, Carol Larson Heintzelman and husband Gary of Topeka. Gerry has two grandchildren, Tracey Ott in Florida and Hillary Larson of Kansas City. He has two great grandchildren, Atlas and Arden Ott of Florida. He is also survived by two sisters, Marge Evans of Topeka and Novella King and husband Phil of Pomona. He has multiple nephews and nieces scattered throughout the United States. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Melba and Leota, and three brothers, Lawrence, Jack and Marlin. Gerry was known for his sense of humor and hard work ethics. He was a man of honor and integrity, whose word was as good as gold. He loved a good joke and had a great love of music and dancing. His children said he and his wife Ruth were “the best of the best.” He will be greatly missed by surviving family and friends and all who knew him. Services were held Oct. 4 at Rossville United Methodist Church, under the direction of Piper Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Rossville or Auburn United Methodist churches, Midland Hospice or American Legion Post 31 in Rossville, in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. GERALD ROBERT LARSON Gerald Robert Larson, born Feb. 12, 1920, died Sept. 30, 2011, at his home at Auburn Homestead Assisted Living of extensive heart problems. He was 91 years old. Gerry liked to point out that he shared his birthday with Abraham Lin-coln, but that “Abe was older.” Gerry was born on a farm near Elmont, Kan., to Arthur and Gladys Uhl Larson. Gerry left home at a young age with his older brother and spent three years working in the Idaho fields and on a sheep ranch. When World War II began, he enlisted and served three-and- one-half years in the 29th Army Infantry Division in the European Theatre. He was awarded the Purple Heart, but declined it, stating others were far more worthy of it than he. He was awarded the Bronze Star for bravery, as well as multiple other medals. After the War, he returned to Kansas where he married Ruth Beskow on April 28, 1946, in Lyndon. Ruth preceded him in death Dec. 14,2007. They were married 61 years. He and Ruth farmed for a while before buying the Olivet Grocery, which they ran for several years. They returned to farming in Jefferson County. He and Ruth moved to Rossville in 1954, where they purchased the Standard Service Station, operating it for eight years. Gerry worked for a while for Goodyear and Shawnee County road construction, later working for 12 years at the United States Post Office at Rossville, where he retired early due to heart problems. He and Ruth later built the trailer court on the southwest edge of Rossville and also owned and rented several rental properties throughout the years. Gerry has been a long-time member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and the Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. He is survived by a son, Barton Larson (wife Phyllis) of Westphalia, Mo., and a daughter, Carol (Larson) Heintzelman (husband Gary) of Topeka. Gerry has two grandchildren, Tracey Ott (husband Andy) in Florida and Hillary Larson of Kansas City. He has two great-grandchildren, Atlas and Arden Ott of Florida. He is also survived by two sisters, Marge Evans of Topeka and Novella King (husband Phil) of Pomona; nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Melba and Leota and three brothers Lawrence, Jack and Marlin. Gerry was known for his sense of humor and hard work ethics; a man of honor and integrity, whose word was as good as gold. He loved a good joke, music and dancing. His children said he and his wife Ruth were “the best of the best.” He will be greatly missed by surviving family and friends and all who knew him. Services were held at the Rossville United Methodist Church, Tuesday, Oct. 4. Interment, with military services conducted by Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion, was held in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contribute ons can be made to the Rossville or Auburn United Methodist Churches, Midland Hospice or the American Legion Post 31 in Rossville, in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome .com.