Harold R. Larson

Harold Larson, 94, of Rothsay, died Monday, October 26, 2026 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.

Harold Robert Larson was born February 16, 1932 to Arthur and Navy (Mattson) Larson in Rothsay. He was baptized and confirmed at Hamar Lutheran Church. He attended country school #28, Rothsay Public School, and his last four years at Morris Ag School.

He enlisted in the United States Army from 1954-1956, doing vehicle repair for the 11th Airborne and 82nd Airborne.

On July 27, 1954 Harold married Donna Musser at Federated Church in Fergus Falls. They had five daughters, who were his pride and joy.

After the Army, he worked at building and repairing grain elevators, West Ottertail Service as a cockshutt (tractor) and diesel mechanic, and he hauled milk for the Rothsay Creamery. Then Harold got into farming and dairy cattle. He loved the land. He received the West Otter Tail SCS Conservation Award in 1975. After retiring, he worked part time at the Rothsay Truckstop for 17 years. He enjoyed meeting and visiting with travelers and the locals. He was always ready and willing to help out neighbors and others.

He served on the Hamar Lutheran Church council, was the Oscar Township clerk for 22 years, and served four years on the North Star Dairy Board.

His family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to PioneerCare for the care Harold received the last four years.

Preceding him in death were his wife, Donna; brothers, Arvy (Laurel), Ralph, Eldon "Tex (Karen), and Dean Larson; infant sister, Helen Ann; daughter, Jody Wilde; son-in-law, Craig Zimmerman; grandson, Christopher Grunewald, and great-grandson, Weston Grunewald.

Harold is survived by his daughters, Peggy Zimmerman of Rothsay, Robin (Mitch) Binstock of Dickinson, Bonny (Paul) Jensen of Wahpeton, and Dawn (David) Froslie of Pelican Rapids; son-in-law, Gary Wilde of Elizabeth; sister-in-law, Barbara Larson of Knoxville, IA; grandchildren, Curt Zimmerman, Kyle (Stephanie) Zimmerman, Scott (Lisa) Zimmerman, Casey (Jessica) Grunewald, Cory Grunewald, Lauren Jensen (Josh Heitkamp), Launa (Lee) Springer, Darrin Wilde (Kelly Graff), Shannon (Chris) Bilden, and Ali Froslie; great-grandchildren, Krista and Chelsea Zimmerman, Hollie, and Stevie Zimmerman, Adyson Grunewald, Leona, and Hayven Grunewald, Harper Heitkamp, Kailey Graff Wilde, Easton, and Presley Wilde, and Berklee Bilden, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to New Life Lutheran Church in Rothsay or PioneerCare.

Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 2, 2026 at New Life Lutheran Church in Rothsay, with visitation one-hour prior to the service:

Clergy: Reverend Randy Whitehead

Interment: Hamar Cemetery, Rothsay, MN

Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com