July 7, 2015 Atlantic Mine
Raymond John Larson, 87, a former resident of Atlantic Mine and Arbor Green in Houghton passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility.
He was born on April 16, 1928 in Onnela, MI. A son of the late Andrew and Lillian (Lampinen) Larson. Ray attended the Onnela and Redridge Schools.
On August 12, 1950 he was united in marriage to Sylvia Kesti on the Larson family farm in Onnela.
Ray was a farmer, business owner and mechanic. He welcomed and enjoyed family and friends into his home. He was a member of the First Apostolic Lutheran Church of Houghton.
Preceding him in death a daughter, Mary Massie; two sisters and brother-in-laws, Clara (John) Waara, Ellen (Uno) Moyryla; brother and sister-in-law, Rudy (Bertha) Larson; two son-in-laws, Brian Moore, Brett Strang; and three great grandchilden.
Surviving is his wife Sylvia; children, Judy (Dave) Nordstrom of Atlantic Mine, Pete (Janet) Larson of Atlantic Mine, Gordie (Peggy) Larson of Atlantic Mine, Janet Larson of Lake Linden, Kathryn Moore of Little Traverse Bay, Margaret (Gary) Kangas of Marquette, Donna Strang of Calumet, Sarah (Dan) Aho of Houghton and Jack (Nancy) Larson of Calumet; son-in-law, Erwin (Carol) Massie of Atlantic Mine; 56 grandchildren, 127 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 10, 2015 at the First Apostolic Lutheran Church in Houghton from 4-8 PM and one hour prior to the funeral service on Saturday.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the First Apostolic Lutheran Church in Houghton. Pastor David Taivalkoski officiating. Burial will be in the Liminga Cemetery.
The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com
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