Richard J. Larson

Richard J. Larson, age 92, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at Augustana Care Center on December 11, 2015. He was born in Canby, MN to Clara (Halstenson) and Arlo Larson on August 26, 1923. He moved to Hastings in 1952 as an Elementary Principal and retired 50 years later as the Director of Elementary Education. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert; and foster mother, Leone Keene. Richard is survived by his aunt, Gladys of Sioux Falls, SD; 1 niece, 3 nephews; caregivers, Cletus and Phyllis Rotty; and many cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Sat. (12/19) at 11:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 W. 15th St., Hastings. Visitation will be one hour prior to mass at church. Interment, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Cemetery.