Thomas (Tom) Larson

Aug 12, 2022

Thomas (Tom) Larson, 74, of Milford, Iowa, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Tom was born on December 2, 1947, to Alvin and Donna Larson. After Tom graduated from Milford High School in 1965, he joined the US Army and served his country in the Vietnam War. After returning home to Milford, he began working and eventually retired from the Milford Elevator.  Upon retirement he mowed lawns at Woodland Hills Golf Course and the City of Milford. Tom was an active member of the Milford American Legion Post 0384. On July 15, 1988, he married Lin Kelley. 

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Donna and Alvin Larson; his brother, Bob; stepson, Jamie; nephews, Brad and Eric; and in-laws, Jerry and Lorna Kelley. He is survived by his wife, Lin; daughter, Amy (Lance Tungland) and son, Troy; grandchildren, Tessa, Amber (Nate) and Seth; great-grandchildren, Dax, Hadley, Ryane, Aria and Alexander; siblings, Richard (Joann), Lewis, Ann and Randy (Dona); and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at First Lutheran Church in West Okoboji. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Spirit Lake.

Turner Jenness Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.