Edmund Whillhelm Larson, the son of Nathaniel and Nannie (Carlson) Larson was born November 3, 1925, in Douglas County, Minnesota. He passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at CHI Bergen Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 96 years, 2 months and 20 days.

Ed was raised in Douglas County, Minnesota and graduated in 1943 from Alexandria High School. Soon after his graduation, Ed entered the U. S. Navy and served during WW II. Following his honorable discharge, Ed moved to Albany, Missouri, to attend horology school for watch repair and jewelry. Ed met his wife, Vera Jean Higginbotham in Albany, and they were married on June 25, 1950. They moved to Boone, Iowa, and in 1956, made their home in Red Oak, Iowa. Ed worked for Burns and Wallick Jewelry, selling and repairing jewelry and clocks. In 1964, Ed and Jean bought the business, which was renamed Larson Jewelry, until they closed in 1975. Ed then worked for Smith Jewelry and later Berggren Jewelry for many, many years. He was well known for his clock and watch repair, well into his 90s. Ed was a longtime member of the First Christian Church, where he sang in choir, served on the board and was active in the men's group. He also enjoyed bowling, playing bridge, watching sports, yard work, woodworking and traveling the world.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jean on January 9, 2007; son, Jeff; brother, Virgil Larson; and 4 sisters: Dorothy Houger, Viola Williamson, Lucille Nisen and Grace Marciel.

Ed is survived by his son: Mark Larson and his wife Karen of Omaha, NE; 3 grandchildren: Jessica Larson, Kaitlin (Paul) Bates and Andrew Larson; 4 great-grandchildren: Mackenzie Larson, Bennett, Quinn and Graham Bates; and sister-in-law, Lavina Larson of Alexandria, MN; nieces, nephews, other relative and friends.

May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn.

Funeral Service will be held
Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
At First Christian Church, Red Oak Iowa
Burial with Military Rites at Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak, Iowa
Rev. AJ Baratta, Officiating
Service will be live-streamed on Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Facebook page.

Visitation with the family on Friday evening, January 28, 2022, at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions to First Christian Church or family for future designation.

Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of Ed's arrangements.