Louis O. Larson

Louis O. Larson, 83, of Osceola passed away on Thursday April 24, 2014 at his home. He was born May 15, 1930 in Kimball, SD to Henry & Bernice (Sheldon) Larson.

On September 16, 1971 in Paragough, Arkansas he married Alice Joan (Johnson) Crawford.

She preceded him in death on April 6, 2014 in Elkhart. Surviving are 2 sons, Louis L. (Chris) Larson of Elkhart, Raymond C. (Lynn) Larson of Osceola; a stepdaughter, Joanie Howe of Mishawaka; a stepson, Walter Crawford of Osceola; five grandchildren, one whom he helped raise, Allen (Tangula) Crawford of Mishawaka and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles.

Louis was a member of the Osceola United Methodist Church, a 27 year member of the Moose Lodge, a member of the American Union Pigeon Racing Association and he was a volunteer at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Louis was a maintenance man at L.E. Johnson Products in Elkhart, retiring in 1996.

Visitation for family and friends will be for two hours prior to the 1:00 p.m. Tuesday April 29, 2014 funeral service at Zimmerman-Inman Funeral Home. Pastor Bob Vale from the Osceola United Methodist Church will preside and entombment will follow in Riverview Cemetery in South Bend.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Lung Association. To send an online condolence, please visit www.zimmermaninman.com.