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Michael Larsen Obituary
He graduated from the Harlan High School in 1974. Mike attended Iowa State University for two years where he was a member of the football team. Mike obtained his Bachelor's Degree from Peru State in 1979, where he continued his football career as an All American and also participated on the track and wrestling teams.
On Aug. 5, 1978, he married Catherine Ann Hjortshoj in Atlantic. The couple moved to Atlantic in 1984. He then began his career with the Atlantic School System as a Physical Education teacher at Washington School.
In his spare time Mike enjoyed coaching and officiating wrestling, and coaching track. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his father, Darrel Larsen; his parents-in-law, Albert Hjortshoj and Donna Hjortshoj; his sister-in-law, Joyce Larsen; and his nephews, Benji Larsen and Jaden Koch.
Mike is survived by his wife, Cathy of Atlantic; his son, Blake Michael Larsen and his wife, Rachel of Olathe, Kan.; his daughter, Claire Elizabeth Larsen of West Des Moines; his granddaughter, Olivia Catherine Michelle Larsen of Olathe, Kansas; his mother, Agnes Larsen of Harlan; his siblings, Bill (Janet) Larsen of Hartford, S.D., Jim (Joanne) Larsen of Ankeny, Jack (Pat) Larsen of Council Bluffs, Susan (Kenny) Schnack of Harlan, Julie (Randy) Schmitz of Bettendorf, Sharon (Dave) Lush of Omaha, and Jane (Jack) Waner of Omaha; his sister-in-law, Cindi (Tom) Coker of Lafayette, Colorado; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. with a rosary service at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, in the Atlantic High School Commons area in Atlantic.
Memorial services will be held on Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, at 2 p.m., at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic.
Lunch and fellowship will follow the service in the Atlantic High School Commons area.
Memorials may be made to the family for later designation.
Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.hockenberryfamilycare.com.
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Shawn Emmack
January 12, 2011
Cathy and Larsen Family,
I wanted to send you my thoughts and prayers in the loss of Mike. He was our Jr. High basketball coach in Monroe and he always took an extra interest in us and drove us to be better than we thought we could be. I remember him taking some of us fishing one summer right after Blake was born (Blake you were a big baby;) northwest of town. I too lost a brother in the same manner 2 years ago, and hope and pray that God grants you Peace in this difficult time. Godspeed, Shawn Emmack
January 11, 2011
Our sincere sympathy to the Larsen family. We went to highschool with Mike, and remember him as such a great guy. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Jill and Robin Jacobsen
Dave and Louise Anderson
January 11, 2011
Cathy and family: We were so sorry to hear from Daurine and Shawn about Michael. Your loss is felt by many, and we pray the love and support of family and friends can help you through this sorrow. God has made great promises to us, and we know Michael now has the peace and blessing of those promises. We pray you will also feel God's peace and presence as you grieve. Nothing can separate us from God's love for us - we pray that message will give you comfort.
January 10, 2011
Donis S-C & 3 kids...Monica,Matthew,Mark
Jeanette Schrum
... kids will miss him.
Brendan Lillard
January 10, 2011
You were the greatest PE teacher and I enjoyed the last three years. You will always have a special place in my heart as you enouraged me to do my best. Also you gave me the nickname of "Big Cat" and everyone calls me by this. You will be truely missed.
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