Name: Visitation for Ralph Merlin Larsen
Start: 2025-11-16T13:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-11-16T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Harman - Wright Mortuary

Ralph Merlin Larsen

August 23, 1929 - November 10, 2025

Ralph Merlin Larsen, 96, of Beatrice passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025.

Ralph was born on August 23, 1929, in rural Virginia, Nebraska, to Clarence A. and Dora Loree (Le Poidevin) Larsen. Ralph attended Holmesville High School and graduated in 1947. While in high school, he participated in sports, music and 4H. On September 11, 1949, Ralph was united in marriage to Virginia Switzer at the First Christian Church in Beatrice. To this union four children, Larry, Susan, Michael, and Kent were born.

Ralph loved to sing. He was in church choirs at Liberty Christian Church and First Christian in Beatrice. He participated in all of Wymore's cantatas and was also a founding member of the Homestead Harmonizer's Barbershop group in Beatrice.

Ralph farmed while also working at First National Bank, Store Kraft, Liberty State Bank where he retired after 31 years and was also the Executive Director for the Beatrice Community Hospital Foundation for 5 years.

Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 76 years Virginia, children: Larry Larsen and wife Diane, Susan Mathias and husband Michael, Michael Larsen, Kent Larsen and wife Dyan, grandchildren: Michelle (Chad) Heath, Jennifer (Jerad) Little, Justin (Steph) Larsen, Kathryn (Ross) Tyler, Lori Obermeyer, Megan Larsen, Elizabeth (Mike) Pederson, Alexys Larsen and fiancé Brody Bopp, and Olivia Larsen and fiancé Sergio Rodriguez, 13 great-grandchildren, his sister Ruby Hardin and husband Roland, and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, in laws Norvel and Audrey Switzer and brothers and their wives Marvin (Jean) and Wayne (Verna) Larsen.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, November 17, 2025, at First Christian Church in Beatrice with Pastor David Bigley officiating. A family prayer service will be at 10:45 AM in the church parlor. A Graveside Interment will be held at 2 PM on Monday, November 17, at the Liberty Cemetery in Liberty. Visitation will be held from 1 to 8 PM on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Harman-Wright Mortuary in Beatrice. Family will greet friends from 5-7 PM at the mortuary. Memorials contributions are suggested to the Liberty Cemetery in care of the mortuary. Condolences may be left online at www.harmanwrightmortuary.com. Harman-Wright Mortuary & Crematory in Beatrice in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Beatrice Daily Sun on Nov. 15, 2025.

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Sheila Cordry

Earlier today

So sorry to hear of Ralph´s passing. Prayers to the family.
Sheila Kisling Cordry

Carolyn Carmichael Janssen

November 17, 2025

Ralph and Virginia were our neighbors when we lived on the farm in the Union Center community. At my dad´s request Ralph and Carl Rhine sang at his funeral. Very nice people to have treasured memory of days gone bye. To the Larsen family my deepest sympathy.

Marlene mailahn chirnside

November 16, 2025

In memory of Ralph Merlin Larsen today November 16 2025 the community of rural Beatrice Nebraska Virginia Nebraska your birth place and Liberty Nebraska..pays respect to a community role model
Sectional book written by Sarah young Jesus Christ our saviour guides us as we go through this day,trust me to provide the strength that you need mo.ent by moment
Don't waste energy wondering whether you are adequate for today's journey
My spirit within you is more than sufficient to handle whatever this day may bring
That is basis for your confidence
In quietness spending time with alone and for our community friends and family reflecting on the.husband father grandfather Great grandfather friend and leader role model God's Love and comfort thank you for the memories of the music
Direction the.roller skating parties church community events from Liberty Nebraska Christian Church.goi g taking care loads of youth children groups in 1960.the memories of us children stopping after school Liberty high School grade school walking into t of your Bank to.dean blacks grocery store and to us post office. God's blessings. Peace the lords continual.goft to you as it flows abundantly from throne of Grace
Just as the Israelites could not store up manna for the future but had to gather it daily,daily so it is with lords peace
My dear friend Ralph Merlin Larsen may you rest in peace
. Marlene mailahn chirnside who grew up in rural. Liberty Nebraska area chosen daughter of a farmer in 1957 where we all spent time at Church community farm livestock and helped with 4 h projects and chores
Thanks for memories.of the first Christian Church and the music and the love that we all will cherish
Love to Virginia Larsen and your family
Rest in peace

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Marlene mailahn chirnside

November 15, 2025

To Virginia Larsen and family in memory of your beloved husband Ralph larsen.father grandfather great grandfather.businessman who spent time in Liberty Nebraska it takes village to raise your.family plus generations.76 plus years later
Psalm 23 the Lord is my shepherd I shall not want.he makes me lie down in green pastures.he leads me beside still waters.he restores my soul he leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.even though I walk through the valley shadow of death I will fearno evil.fir you are with me,your rod and your staff,they comfort me.you prepare a table a table before me in the presence of. My enemies, you anoint my head with oil,my cup overflows .surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all days of my life.and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.thanks to Ralph Larsen legacy his over 35 years in Liberty Nebraska.community
Then back to Beatrice Nebraska Christian Church where his beloved wife got married.76 years ago
God's Blessing.so sorry for your family's loss and the community
Thanks for teaching me chrtian education and Love of.farm country music in the Liberty Christian Church choir and in Liberty grade school.

Marlene mailahn chirnside

November 15, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.may God bless your family during this time of grieving process I have so many fond memories of Ralph Larsen and his beloved wife Virginia from 65 year's ago
The many youth who met at the Larsen farm home.tbe 4- h meetings for the area farm youth Future agriculture students
So many memories of the rural Nebraska who.worked and came home to help his wife and sons with 4h activities the livestock
Kay rocke price.connie rocke Hale Diane mailahn cousins and area neighbors
The Liberty Christian Church choir
His daughter Susie and the sleep overs and the hay rack rides
Yes my parents banked at Liberty Nebraska bank for many years
The continued meeting Virginia Larsen and her husband and their oldest son Larry Larsen at relatives graduation parties future generation
God bless your family and Friends thank you for your Love of music and your education in Christian faith and to the community by your gifted talent in rural.nebraska community.

Connie (Hardin) Allgood

November 15, 2025

So sorry to hear about Ralph. He sang at our wedding 60 years ago. Always loved to hear him sing. God Bless you through this difficult time.

Glenna Graupmann

November 15, 2025

To the Larsen family. So sorry to hear of Ralph´s passing. Always enjoyed his music and my parents banked at Liberty for years. Prayers of comfort.
Helen Abele Snook
Glenna Abele Graupmann

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