Oliver Hewitt Larson, 96 of Elgin, Iowa, died Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Good Samaritan Home in West Union, Iowa where he had lived for six months. He was born to Elmer H. and Amelia P. (Thorson) Larson on August 13, 1927 at the family home east of Elgin. He was baptized and confirmed at East Clermont Lutheran Church and attended country school until 8th grade and graduated from Elgin High School in 1944. He attended Luther College for one year.
Oliver married Darlene Olson on August 26, 1950 at East Clermont Lutheran Church where they were members their entire lives and where he served in many leadership roles over the years. They farmed together until he retired in 1992. Oliver and Darlene travelled together visiting most the states and state capitals, including a driving trip through Alaska. They also visited several European countries.
In retirement, Oliver worked for Butter Braid Bread in Elgin, Clermont Pin Company and was a volunteer courier for Palmer Gunderson Hospital in West Union for twenty years. He served on the Allamakee-Clayton REC Board for twenty-six years, and on the boards of Clayton County Farm Bureau, Soil Conservation District, and several other local and county organizations. He was a member of the Elgin Lions Club.
Oliver is survived by his wife Darlene; four children, Keith (Ginger Anderson) Larson, Monmouth, Iowa; Brad Larson (Chris of Lubbock, Texas; Ramona (Rick) Friederich of Peoria, Arizona and Lenee (Dr. Tom) Pollock of Aplington, Iowa; ten grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, second son, Stanley who died at birth and grandson Forrest Pollock, as well as his siblings and their spouses, Marjorie and Almer Amundson, Opal and Orvin Olson, and LaVerne and Marilyn Larson.
A Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at East Clermont Lutheran Church in Clermont, Iowa.
Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at East Clermont Lutheran Church in Clermont, Iowa with Rev. Ron Roberts as the officiant.
Inurnment will take place at the East Clermont Lutheran Cemetery in Clermont, Iowa.
Memorials may be designated for East Clermont Lutheran Church.
Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Elgin, Iowa is assisting the family with services.