Died Monday, April 17, 2023 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha.
Richard Harry Larsen was born in O'Neill, Nebraska to Harry R. and Arlene E. (Hiatt) Larsen on November 28, 1946. Rich attended Saint Mary's High School in O'Neill and served in the U.S. Navy from 1969-1973 aboard the U.S.S. Cleveland. He was a production manager at Olsen Bros. Irrigation until it closed. He then started his own construction company building and remodeling homes. The family relocated to Fremont in 1987 where he worked as plant manager at Stor-Mor Grain Bins until it closed and completed his career at Valmont in lean process management.
Rich married Pamela Hammerlun in O'Neill, Nebraska on July 6th 1968 where they had two children, Chris and Emily. He learned and enjoyed playing guitar in high school, playing gigs in local bands in his younger days. He continued playing for fun throughout his life, excited to show his skills and pass them on.
Rich is survived by his wife Pam, children Chris (Janet) Larsen, Emily (Seth) McDermott, and grandchildren Jocelyn, Mackenzie, Jenna, Jackson, and Benjamin, sisters Susan (Mo) Larsen, Patricia (Jim) Kobelt, and brother Robert Larsen. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Cheryl Morris.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. The funeral will be 10am, Thursday, April 20, 2023 at the Fremont First United Methodist Church with Pastor Tony Dawson officiating. Burial will be in the O'Neill Cemetery at approximately 2:30pm on Thursday with Military Honors by the American Legion Post 93 of O'Neill. Memorials may be designated to donor's choice or the family to give to the University of Nebraska Foundation College of Nursing Scholarship Fund in honor of all the wonderful nurses who helped him in his last days.''
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(4)
Andria Newton
ONeill, NE Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Pam, Chris, Emily and family, truly sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all during this timeSusie McDermott
Omaha, NE Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Emily my heart goes out to you and your family. You have all of your wonderful memories of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God be with you✝️Jeanene Bang
Omaha, NE Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Pam, I was shocked to learn of Dick's death today. You certainly have my love and prayers going your way. Thank goodness you have your kids and grandkids close to give love and support and other ways of helping. If you need to talk at any time, I am here! (If you don't have my phone number, I am sure Lucy does.) You and Dick were a wonderful couple and you can be thankful for the time you had together.Lucy Klocke
Arlington, NE Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Pam I am so sorry to hear about Richard. You have been so faithful in caring for him. He is at Peace and so are you. Your Walnut Buddy, Lucy