Clarence Larson was born April 18, 1912 in Union County, SD to parents Paul and Clara (Ronning) Larson. He died May 2, 2009 at Bethesda Nursing Home in Beresford, SD at the age of 97 years and 14 days.

Clarence grew up south of Beresford. He was baptized and confirmed at Roseni Lutheran Church and later became a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. He married Evelyn Fickbohm on June 25, 1935 in Alcester. The couple farmed in the Beresford and Alcester area until retiring. They moved to Rapid City where Clarence began working again in road construction. They later moved back to Beresford. Evelyn died in February of 2000 and Clarence continued to reside here until the present time.

He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn, son Elwin, daughter Lois, parents Paul and Clara, 2 brothers, Ernest and Gordon, and one sister, Hazel.

His survivors include his daughter Lila Milliken and husband Calvin of Irmo, SC; three grandchildren: David Milliken and wife Rebecca of Charleston, SC, Tami Allen and husband Fred of Irmo, SC and Beth Mangold and husband Tim of Darby, MT; 9 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Roger Larson and wife Kathryn of Rapid City, SD and Palmer Larson and wife Marion of Milwaukee, OR; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM, Thursday, May 7 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Beresford. A family burial at Roseni Lutheran Cemetery will be conducted prior to services. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4PM to 7PM with family present from 6PM to 7PM at Wass Funeral Home in Beresford.