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Wayne Larson Obituary

Larson, Wayne C. age 83, of Apple Valley, formerly of Bloomington, passed peacefully on Feb. 3, 2011 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Clara. Survived by wife of 56 years, Fran; sons, Greg (Mary), Jeff (Diane), Brad (Sheri), and Brian (Dora); grandchildren, Kelly, Amanda, Kari, Michelle (Andrew), Katie, Eric and Evan; brother, Wyman (Marshia); and sister, Karin. 35 year employee of Minnegasco. Visitation will be Monday, Feb. 7 from 4-7 PM at the funeral chapel. Funeral service will be Tuesday, Feb. 8, 1 PM, with visitation also one hour prior, all at: Washburn-McReavy Dawn Valley Chapel 952-941-7686 9940 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Feb. 6, 2011.

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February 11, 2011

Fran, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear husband. He put up a great fight I understand. Aren't we glad to know that "absent from the body, present with the Lord" Blessings to you as you mourn this great loss. At this difficult time, may you turn to memories of all you shared to carry you during your darkest hours. And I know that you know that He will carry you.
Annette Hegle Miller
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Annika Larson

February 7, 2011

Rest in peace Great Uncle Wayne. Although I never got to meet you, from all the things I've heard you were a wonderful man. My prayers are with your family. God bless. - Annika Larson

February 7, 2011

Another one of the family has joined the Sall/Anderson family who's already gone ahead in heaven. May the joy of his memory and time spent together be comfort in his absence, however, How lucky he is to be absent from all the earths trials, locally and globally. Our Blessed Hope standis sure. Marie Rollene and family (James and Jane Anderson's oldest daughter-Lake Villa, Illinois)

Nancy & Clarence Dent

February 7, 2011

Rest in peace Uncle Wayne. You and Aunt Fran have a beautiful loving family and I know you were so close. You will be greatly missed. God will be with your family in their time of loss. We will be praying for you all. Love to you...

February 6, 2011

My deepest Sympathy Fran,on your loss, It has been YEARS since I have seen you or spoken to you, (I am your "OLD" neighbor Diane from on Brunswick, (the house on your Kitchen side) I seen the Obit. in the paper. I know your pain and sorrow, We lost Don in Sept. '09, still trying to recover from it, and a brother, grandson 3 mos. later and a sister-in-law. Wayne was a wonderful man, you were such good neighbors when we moved in there and so good to us. My condolences to all the boys and family
Sincerely,
Diane Flies and family

Craig M.

February 6, 2011

Debbie and I extend our deepest sympathies to the Larson family. We have know Wayne, Fran and the boys forever and you are a warm and wonderful group.

Craig & Debbie Miller (family friends)

Doug M

February 6, 2011

Our Deepest Sympathies and prayers to the Larson Family....you are a very caring family. Doug and Cathy M (Greg's Neighbors).

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