Dick L. Larson

Dick L. “Huggy” Larson, 73, of Kearney, died Friday, September 26, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Society St. John’s Center in Kearney. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Kearney with Pastor Robert Perry, Pastor John Gosswein, and Pastor Bobby Payne officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at the Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney from 5:00 to 7:00 p. m., and one hour prior to the funeral Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Kearney Area Animal Shelter, or to the family to be designated later. Visit www.hlmkfuneral.com to leave a tribute or message of condolence. Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney are in charge of arrangements. Dick was born November 28, 1940 in Holdrege to R. Marcellus and Alberta (Carson) Larson. He grew up on a farm near Axtell, and graduated from Axtell High School in 1958. He then attended Kearney State College for two years. Dick married Kathy Cederburg on December 9, 1961 in Axtell. He joined the Kearney Police Department in 1972, where he attained the rank of Captain. In 1981 he joined the Buffalo County Sheriff’s office as a criminal investigator. In 1991 Dick was promoted to the rank of Chief Deputy for Sheriff Neil Miller. He retired from full time law enforcement in 2004. Dick then worked as a part-time deputy sheriff of Buffalo County until 2012 when he retired after 40 years of service. Dick was a member of the Nebraska Sheriff’s Association, Nebraska Police Officer’s Association, retired from the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department, Kearney American Legion, and the Faith United Methodist Church. Dick loved being a grandpa. He also was an avid gun collector and trader, and enjoyed reading westerns and mysterious. He loved his animals, especially Tate his Jack Russell Terrier. Survivors include his wife Kathleen of Kearney, sons, Morgan Larson and his wife Natasha of Salt Lake City, UT, Cass Larson of Kearney, NE, grandsons Jaydon and Zander Larson of Salt Lake City, UT, Brother Royce Larson and his wife Kathy of Axtell, NE, and step-mother Jeannie Larson of Holdrege, NE. Dick was preceded in death by his Parents and one brother Ron Larson. PDF Printable Version

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Dick L. Larson

September 26, 2014 - September 26, 2014