Obituary of Max Albro Larson

Max Albro Larson, age 100, of Yankton, SD passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD. Memorial services will be 10:30 AM, Monday, October 5, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Yankton, SD with Rev. Kwen Sanderson officiating. Burial will be in the Yankton Cemetery, Yankton, SD. Visitations will be from 5 to 7 PM, Sunday, October 4, 2015 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, SD and then one hour prior to the service at the church. Urn bearers are all eight grandchildren: Jim Wermers, Rob Wermers, Scott Larson, Jake Larson, Katie Lewis, Jennifer Larson, Barry Larson and Brett Larson. Max was born August 29, 1915 to Charles W. Larson, Sr. and Madeline (Ames) Larson in Pipestone, MN. He moved to Yankton, SD in 1929 and graduated from Yankton High School in 1933. Upon graduation, Max joined the family business at Larson Tin Shop in downtown Yankton where he devoted himself to becoming the best sheet metal worker and heating expert possible. On May 16, 1936, Max married Dorothy Medeck and to this union three children were born: Maxine, Douglas and Barrett. Max retired from Larson Brothers in 1978 but kept active in both of his sons' businesses. He and Dorothy would go on to spend most of their days at the river boating, fishing and camping. Max enjoyed riding through Larson's Landing on his four-wheeler, striking up conversations and befriending the campers. Max had a knack for building things, including various boats, his home and other MacGyver-type projects. Always on the move and a project in the works, Max kept busy working up until his last day. He was a former member of the Elks Lodge and Yankton Community Forum and an avid, daily reader. His unparalleled work ethic, quick wit, gracious and personable nature will always be remembered by those who love him. Max is survived by his son, Douglas Larson and wife, Linda of Yankton, SD; son-in-law, Don Wermers of Rochester, MN; daughter-in-law, Diane Larson and husband, Don Edwards of Yankton, SD; eight grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and brother, Charles Larson of Salina, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorothy; daughter, Maxine Wermers; son, Barrett Larson; granddaughter, Molly Larson; siblings, Phyllis McKee and Maynard Larson. Memorials can be directed to Trinity Lutheran Building Fund, 403 Broadway, Yankton, SD 57078.