In Loving Memory
Steven E. Larsen
July 17, 1949 - July 19, 2022

VISITATION
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
9:30 - 10:30 A.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

SERVICE
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

CLERGY
Rev. Eric Patten
Zion Lutheran Church
Ruthven, Iowa

INURNMENT
South Walnut Cemetery
Graettinger, Iowa

Steven Elliott Larsen, son of Elliott and Norma (Brawner) Larsen, was born July 17, 1949.  He grew up on the farm half way between Ruthven and Graettinger and helped on the family farm.  Steven received his education in Ruthven, graduating from Ruthven Community High School.  He continued his education at Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville and then went on to South Dakota State University in Brookings, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in math.

On July 15, 1978 Steven was united in marriage to Valarie S. Yates at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mallard, Iowa.  They were blessed with two children.

Steven was employed at I.M.T. Insurance Company in Des Moines as a Rate Analyst.  He later worked at Applied Systems in Bloomington, Minnesota in Quality Control.

Steven was an avid chess player.  He loved to read books and to play Words With Friends with Allison for over thirteen years.

Steven passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022 in Eagan, Minnesota, at the age of 73.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Elliott and Norma Larsen and a brother, Marvin Larsen.

He is survived by his wife, Valarie of Eagan, Minnesota; his son, Anthony (Romy) Olkon-Larsen of St. Paul, Minnesota; his daughter, Allison (Tom) Evenson of Tyler, Minnesota; his grandchildren, Adair Olkon-Larsen, Kadee, Maggie and Jack Evenson; a brother, Irvin (Glenda) Larsen; a sister, Irene (Bob) Mesenbrink of Arvada, Colorado; nieces and nephews; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home