Steven D. Larsen

Steven D. Larsen passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 17, 2016, at his residence in Lincoln, Nebraska. Steven was born on April 7, 1955, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to William John and Shirley Ann Larsen, the second of four children. In 1959, Steven's family moved to a farm near Renner, South Dakota. Steven attended grade school in Baltic, South Dakota and then attended the Minor Seminary located on the campus of O'Gorman High School, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for four years. Steven graduated from O'Gorman High School in May of 1973. After graduation, Steven attended Mount Marty College in Yankton, South Dakota, and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in music and journalism in May of 1978. After graduation, Steven was employed by the State of Nebraska over a twenty-year period to work with mentally and physically challenged adults in Wayne, Crete, and Lincoln, Nebraska. Steven also worked for many years at a plant nursery in Lincoln, Nebraska, developing his love for growing plants and flowers.

Steven loved listening to music with his friends and was a St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan throughout his life. He developed a love for the game of baseball from his father who was also a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team during his life.

Having loved sharing his life, Steven is survived by William (Bill) Jr. and his wife Bonita (Bonnie) of Plano, Texas; Susan Kautz of Raymond, South Dakota; and by Michele and her husband Todd Running of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Steven is also survived by nephews Bryan of Highland Park, Illinois, and Mark of Willis, Texas; and two grandnieces and one grandnephew. Steven was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

An informal Memorial Service will be held in Lincoln, Nebraska at the Sunken Gardens on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 2pm. Sharing of stories and readings are welcomed. Instead of flowers or cards, Steve would have preferred that donations be made to the Sunken Gardens to support this beautiful treasure.

Committal will follow at St. Michael's Cemetery in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on Monday, October 10, 2016 at 10am.