Milford Mel Larson

Milford Mel Larson was born on September 21, 1915, to Cinius and Anna Anderson Larson near Glenville, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Glenville. He attended school in Glenville and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1933. He also completed several night school classes at Mankato State University. Milford was united in marriage to Mildred Mittag on June 26, 1938. Their marriage was blessed with two daughters, Sharon and Barbara. The Larsons lived on a farm near Hayward, for six years, then moved to Albert Lea where they have since resided. He was employed at Olson Mfg., Co. for 10 years, then began working at Streater's, Ind., where he became the manager of metal manufacturing. Milford remained there until he retired on January 1, 1979. Since his retirement, he was a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels for 20 years. He also served as a board member there. Milford was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he was also a member of the usher club and a former council member. He also was a charter member of Sonland Lutheran Church in Casa Grande, AZ, where he and his wife wintered for several years. They also had spent winters in Florida and Texas. He was a member of the Elks and the Senior Citizens in Albert Lea. Milford enjoyed wood-working in his shop; creating beautiful furniture for his daughters and grandchildren. Milford was an avid reader and enjoyed golf, fishing, playing cards, pool and spending time with his family. He truly was a family man. Survivors include his wife, Milly; daughters, Sharon Frank Holway of Colorado Springs, CO, and Barb Allen Moe of Rochester, MN; grandchildren, Brad Beth Holway, Sherri Manuel Mestas all of Colorado Springs, CO, and Erik Brenda Moe of Burnsville, MN, great-grandchildren, Ben and Luke Holway, Sarah and Julianna Mestas, and Alanna Moe; a twin brother, Milton Mabel Larson of Albert Lea; brother-in-law, Don Mittag of Haslett, MI, and several nieces and nephews. Milford was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James and Marion; sister, Ruth Korsmo; a great granddaughter, Samantha Marie Mestas; nephew, Richard Larson; brothers-in-law, Harland Mittag, Clarence Korsmo, and Roy Schilling; sisters-in-law, Arlene Schilling, Mae Mittag, Hazel Larson and Nellie Larson.