OBITUARY: Burton Magnus Larson, 1900-1966 Mitchell County, Iowa

[Source: Mitchell County Press-News or Mason City Globe Gazette]
               


                       BURTON M. LARSON FUNERAL
                        HELD AT OTRANTO CHURCH

Burton Magnus Larson was born May 25, 1900 in Mona.  He was baptized and
confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Mona, and was the son of George and
Matilda Larson.

On December 11, 1922 he was united in marriage to Lucille Klusmeier at
Austin, Minn.

They lived in Lyle the first 24 years and while residing there, their
three sons; Eldon, Virgil and Douglas were born.

Burton was a retired railroad man.  He worked on the Chicago Great Western
for 23 years and was made foreman in 1928.  He continued working in Lyle
until December 1946, when they moved to Otranto.  While in Lyle he served
on the school board nine years.

In Otranto he helped his wife operate a grocery store.  He drove school
bus for 15 years, beside other numerous jobs.

While in Lyle they were members of the Lutheran church.  After coming to
Otranto they joined the Otranto Community Church.

Mr. Larson died at his home suffering from a coronary thrombosis February
12, 1966.

He was preceded in death by a son, Virgil, his parents and three sisters;
Rebecca Larson, Mrs. Lilla Barckley, Mrs. Marion McCamy.

He is survived by his wife, Lucille; two sons, Eldon and Douglas, a
daughter-in-law, Kay and six grandchildren; William, Lu Jean, Julie,
Debra, Dale and Jimmy.  Also four brothers and four sisters; Mrs. Ben
Christopherson, LeRoy Minn.; Mrs. Ruth Anderson, Austin, Minn.; Leonard
Larson, Montanta; Le Due Larson, Stewartville, Minn.; Mrs. Lee Cole,
Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Harold Cole, Dexter, Minn.; Mr. Elmer Larson, Grand
Forks, N.D., Elser Larson, Fort Worth, Tex.

There are also numerous nieces and nephews.

Burial was in Woodbury Cemetery Lyle, Minn.




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