Delmer Orrin Larson

M, b. 4 February 1947, d. 21 June 1999
Father*Orrin Johnnie Larson b. 7 Dec 1915, d. 8 Jan 1986
Mother*Harriet Grace Burkey b. 8 Apr 1922, d. 29 Jan 2006
Delmar (Delmer) Larson 1964 junior class photo Kensington High School, Kensington, Minnesota
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDelmer Orrin Larson was also known as Delmar.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 February 1947Delmer Orrin Larson was born on 4 February 1947 at Douglas, Minnesota.
He was the son of Orrin Johnnie Larson and Harriet Grace Burkey.
Death21 June 1999Delmer Orrin Larson died on 21 June 1999 at Minnesota at age 52 Delmer O. Larson was born on February 4, 1947, in Alexandria, Minnesota, the son of Orrin and Harriet (Burkey) Larson. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Delmer graduated from Kensington High School and continued his education at the Alexandria Technical College. After graduating from technical school Delmer worked as a machinist in Fridley, at American Tool & dye and at Douglas Machine in Alexandria. He also did some free lance carpentry in his later years. Delmer will always be remembered for his love of his family, fishing and the great outdoors.
Mr. Larson died on Monday, June 21, 1999 at his home in Barnesville. He is survived by his two sons: Darren and wife Michelle Larson of Alexandria; David and wife Joleen Larson of Carlson; four grandchildren; two sisters: Rose Ann and Steve Hartjen of Sierra Vista, AZ; Vera and Randy Carlson of Fergus Falls; two brothers: Willis Larson of Seattle, WA; Emery and Sandy Larson of Brandon; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Orrin, and his grandparents.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 24, 1999, 2 p.m. at Solem Lutheran Church in Kensington with Reverend James Radatz officiating. Interment was at Solem Lutheran Cemetery in Kensington. Services were directed by Petermeier's Alexandria Funeral Home.

Emery Wayne Larson

M, b. 21 August 1952, d. 31 May 2015
Father*Orrin Johnnie Larson b. 7 Dec 1915, d. 8 Jan 1986
Mother*Harriet Grace Burkey b. 8 Apr 1922, d. 29 Jan 2006
Emery Larson 1970 senior portrait Kensington High School, Kensington, Minnesota
Emery Wayne Larson
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 August 1952Emery Wayne Larson was born on 21 August 1952 at Otter Tail, Minnesota.
He was the son of Orrin Johnnie Larson and Harriet Grace Burkey.
Death31 May 2015Emery Wayne Larson died on 31 May 2015 at Douglas, Minnesota, at age 62 Emery Wayne Larson, 62, Brandon, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family, pastor, and hospice nurse.
He was born August 21, 1952 in Parkers Prairie, the son of Orrin and Harriet (Burkey) Larson. He was baptized at First Lutheran Church in Miltona and later confirmed in Solem Lutheran Church. After graduating from Kensington High School, he joined the United States Marines in June of 1970 in California and served during the Vietnam War in Okinawa and Iwakuni, Japan. He was honorably discharged in February of 1972. He then attended Alexandria Technical College for welding and later for sales and marketing.
On September 7, 1974, Emery married Sandra Turnau and they were blessed with three children.
Emery worked for Surge Dairy Supply, owned a white wash business, was employed with Continental Bridge, worked as a farm hand for Marvin Jensen, and Riley Brothers Construction.
In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, project building, gardening, vintage cars, and fellowship with family and friends. He was a member of the Vintage Car Club, Army National Guard, Fraternal Order of Eagles, American Legion, West Moe and Solem Lutheran Churches.
Emery is survived by his wife, Sandra, of Brandon; three children, Heidi (Josh) Beissel of Sauk Centre, Sara (Justin) Godfrey of Alexandria, and Adam Larson (special friend, Nycci Marquez) of Columbia Heights; seven grandchildren; brother, Willys of Brandon; and two sisters, Rose Ann (Steve) Hartjen of Sierra Vista, AZ and Vera (Randy) Carlson of Fergus Falls.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Delmer.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 5 at 1 p.m. at Solem Lutheran Church in rural Kensington with Sarah Evenson, SAM officiating.
Interment will be at Solem Lutheran Cemetery.
Visitation is Thursday, June 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. with a 6 p.m. prayer service, at Erickson-Smith Funeral Home in Hoffman, and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.

Willys Grant Larson

M, b. 11 October 1948, d. 11 August 2016
Father*Orrin Johnnie Larson b. 7 Dec 1915, d. 8 Jan 1986
Mother*Harriet Grace Burkey b. 8 Apr 1922, d. 29 Jan 2006
Willys Larson 1966 senior portrait Kensington High School, Kensington, Minnesota
Willys Grant Larson
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 October 1948Willys Grant Larson was born on 11 October 1948 at Douglas, Minnesota.
He was the son of Orrin Johnnie Larson and Harriet Grace Burkey.
Death11 August 2016Willys Grant Larson died on 11 August 2016 at Otter Tail, Minnesota, at age 67 Willys Grant Larson, 67, of Brandon, MN, died Thursday, August 11, 2016, at St. William's Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

Willys was born on October 11, 1948 in Alexandria, MN, the son of Orrin and Harriet (Burkey) Larson. He was baptized at First Lutheran Church in Miltona and later confirmed at Solem Lutheran Church near Kensington. Willys graduated from Kensington High School and went on to attend St. Cloud State University, Alexandria Community College, and North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND.

Willys enlisted in the U.S. Navy in March or 1968, serving in Vietnam. He was stationed on the U.S.S. Bonhomme Richard in the Pacific Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. In August of 1978, Willys was honorably discharged.

Over the years, Willys worked in several places, including Bethany Home in Alexandria as a CNA, for Clyde Machines in Glenwood, as a farm hand for area farmers and while living in Seattle, WA, worked as a landscape gardener. He was a member of the Urness Township 4H Club and was an active volunteer with the Fargo VA Medical and Regional Office Center.

In his spare time, Willys enjoyed fishing, yard work, listening to Rush Limbaugh's radio talk show, TV game shows, high school reunions, playing Free Cell and other computers games, listening to classic rock, and time spent with family and friends.

Willys is survived by his three children, Dana (Sean) Skogrand of Granite Falls, MN, Delia (Scott) Diercks of Big Lake, MN, and Dawn (Justin) Hill of Annandale, MN; eight grandchildren, Dora and Brady Skogrand, Olivia and David "DJ" Diercks, Christopher Anderson, Brennan, Branson and Megan Hill; one great-grandson, Alex Skogrand; two sisters, RoseAnn (Steven) Hartjen of Sierra Vista, AZ and Vera (Randy) Carlson of Alexandria, MN; and a sister-in-law, Sandy Larson of Alexandria.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Delmer and Emery Larson; and many aunts and uncles.

Memorial Visitation: 5 – 7 PM Friday, August 12, 2016, at Erickson-Smith Funeral Home in Hoffman

Graveside Service: 10 AM Saturday, August 13, 2016, at Solem Lutheran Cemetery, rural Kensington
Clergy: Reverend Irving Arnquist
(Obit: Erickson-Smith Funeral Home.)

Francis Linden Barta

M, b. 28 September 1923, d. 11 August 2011
Francis L Barta
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 September 1923Francis Linden Barta was born on 28 September 1923 at Yankton, South Dakota.
Marriage18 April 1952He married Darlene Mae Rempp, daughter of Frank Philipp Rempp and Julia D. Martens, on 18 April 1952 at Yankton, South Dakota.
Death11 August 2011Francis Linden Barta died on 11 August 2011 at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, at age 87 Francis L Barta obituary.
Sioux City Journal (Sioux City, Iowa) 14 Aug 2011 - Francis L Barta obituary

Marvin Huber

M, d. 1991
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageOctober 1987Marvin Huber married Betty Lou Rempp, daughter of Frank Philipp Rempp and Julia D. Martens, in October 1987.
Death1991Marvin Huber died in 1991.

Donald R. Jarrett

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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDonald R. Jarrett was also known as Jarett.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage18 June 1998Donald R. Jarrett married Ruth Arlene Rempp, daughter of Frank Philipp Rempp and Julia D. Martens, on 18 June 1998 at Clark, Nevada.
DivorceDonald R. Jarrett and Ruth Arlene Rempp were divorced at Orange, Florida.

Eugene Francis Slowey

M, b. 15 June 1929, d. 10 August 2013
Father*James F. Slowey b. 29 Sep 1902, d. Nov 1973
Mother*Monica E. Healy b. 16 Feb 1903, d. 18 Sep 1991
Eugene Francis (Jake) Slowey
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEugene Francis Slowey was also known as Jake.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 June 1929Eugene Francis Slowey was born on 15 June 1929.
He was the son of James F. Slowey and Monica E. Healy.
Marriage10 November 1954Eugene Francis Slowey married Patricia Ann Rempp, daughter of Frank Philipp Rempp and Julia D. Martens, on 10 November 1954 at Yankton, South Dakota.
Death10 August 2013Eugene Francis Slowey died on 10 August 2013 at age 84 Eugene "Jake" Francis Slowey, age 84, of Hemet, CA died of cancer Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 2:15pm at his home in Hemet, CA surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Patricia (Pat); 3 sons-Kevin (Nancy) Slowey of Honolulu, Hi, Jeff Slowey of Phoenix, AZ and Don Slowey of Orlando, Fl; 2 grandchildren Ken (Nikki) Slowey, Michelle Slowey and 2 great grandchildren Natalie and Ryan; and sibling Dick (Ellen) Slowey. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Monica Slowey, brother Bob Slowey and sister Joan Kribell.

After proudly serving in the US Army in Korea repairing tanks he returned home to run a bread route for 32 years until he retired.

He was a lover of cars, engines and anything with a motor. His fascination with tractors came to life with the impressive collection he amassed over the years with anything having to do with John Deere becoming an easy gift giving option! He could be seen at the thrashing bees and would drive out of his way to look at a tractor...you couldn't take the little boy raised on that farm in South Dakota out of his heart.

His handyman skills kept many residents at Sierra Dawn with him on their speed dial. He could and did fix anything and saying no was never an option.

His abilities were limitless and his helping hands will be greatly missed.

As an active member of the local Elks club, he enjoyed serving his community. (And doing quality control checks on the donuts!) He truly treasured the time he spent there with all his friends and missed that the most when he was no longer able to make it there on a regular basis. Being named "Elk of the Year" was an honor he was very proud of.

Jake didn't know a stranger and anyone who knew or had ever met him had been entertained by one or more of his stories or jokes! Once you got him started it was hard to get him to stop much to the amusement of those nearby...Thinking of him is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.

The family wishes to thank all the friends who were able to stop by and spend time with Jake during his illness, and countless others whose thoughts & prayers strengthened us.

In honoring Jake's very specific wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services.
DateLocationDescription
Portrait of Eugene Francis and Patricia (Rempp) Slowey.
Eugene Francis and Patricia (Rempp) Slowey

Judy K. Rempp

F, b. 8 September 1943, d. 4 April 2016
Father*Frank Philipp Rempp b. 25 Oct 1895, d. 21 Feb 1947
Mother*Julia D. Martens b. 8 Jan 1902, d. 27 Aug 2002
Judith Rempp 1958 freshman portrait Yankton High School, Yankton, South Dakota
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name27 July 1963As of 27 July 1963,her married name was Nielson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 September 1943Judy K. Rempp was born on 8 September 1943 at Yankton, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Frank Philipp Rempp and Julia D. Martens.
Death4 April 2016Judy K. Rempp died on 4 April 2016 at Yankton, South Dakota, at age 72 Judy K. Nielson, age 72, of Yankton, South Dakota, passed away peacefully Monday, April 4, 2016 with family present at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton while under the care of Avera @ Home Hospice.

Visitation for Judy will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, on Friday, April 8, 2016 with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton. Following the visitation, cremation will take place and a memorial service will be at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, April 9, at the First United Methodist Church in Yankton with Reverend Karl Watkins officiating. Burial will be at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Yankton.

Honorary pallbearers are her grandchildren.

Judy was born September 8, 1943 in Yankton, South Dakota to Frank and Julia (Marten) Rempp, the 11th of 12 kids. She grew up on the family farm north of Yankton and attended rural school until her family moved into town in the 6th grade and she began attending Yankton Public Schools, graduating high school in 1961. While in high school, she worked at the Yankton Theater. On July 27, 1963, Judy married Paul Nielson at the First United Methodist Church in Yankton. After their marriage, they lived in Yankton and Judy worked at Gurney Seed and Nursery for several years. In 1977, Judy began her long career with American State Bank which later became First Dakota National Bank, retiring in 2008. She cherished all the friendships formed with co-workers throughout those years and maintained those friendships after retirement. Judy loved taking care of her family and, in the later years, also spending time with her grandkids. Her joy, laughter, home cooked meals and chocolate chip pie will be greatly missed at family gatherings.

Judy was a huge fan and proud supporter of the Yankton Bucks and Gazelles and the Mount Marty Lancers. Judy and Paul were always there cheering on the teams, supporting their children, grandchildren and other students, often traveling across South Dakota to attend high school state tournaments long after their kids had graduated. Judy enjoyed bowling and was in leagues for many years. Her teams bowled in the State tournament nearly every year and in several national tournaments over the years. She also enjoyed playing games, especially Dominos, with her children and grandchildren. Judy rarely missed an episode of The Price Is Right, Jeopardy or Wheel of Fortune. In her retirement years, Judy and Paul loved to travel and went on many trips. Two of her favorite trips were the Alaskan and Hawaiian cruises. Judy was a sweet, kind hearted person who loved the Lord and was a faithful member of her church.

Judy is survived by her husband, Paul Nielson of Yankton; three children: Jodi (Brad) Windfeldt of St. Cloud, MN, Jill (Todd) Sage of Yankton and Jeff (Coni) Nielson of Aurora, IL; seven grandchildren: Dylan Orthaus, Ross and Lauren Windfeldt, Megan (Nick) Kirchner, Zachary Sage, Seth and Lila Nielson; seven brothers and sisters: Darlene Barta of Sioux City, IA, Frank (Arlene) Rempp of El Cajon, CA, Betty Huber of Yankton, Bob (Sharon) Rempp of Paradise Valley, AZ, Larry Rempp of Las Vegas, NV, Ron (Bette) Rempp of Henderson, NV and Wilma (Jim) Stoltz of Fort Mill, SC; and many nieces and nephews.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Harvey and Merle Rempp; and two sisters, Ruth Jarett and Pat Slowey.

Harry Eugene Anderson

M, b. 30 December 1932, d. September 1981
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 December 1932Harry Eugene Anderson was born on 30 December 1932.
Marriage21 March 1951He married Betty Lou Rempp, daughter of Frank Philipp Rempp and Julia D. Martens, on 21 March 1951 at Clay, South Dakota.
DeathSeptember 1981Harry Eugene Anderson died in September 1981 at age 48.

Children of Harry Eugene Anderson and Betty Lou Rempp

Lawrence Palmer Erstgaard

M, b. 27 October 1917, d. 16 July 1980
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 October 1917Lawrence Palmer Erstgaard was born on 27 October 1917.
MarriageMay 1943He married Ruth Arlene Rempp, daughter of Frank Philipp Rempp and Julia D. Martens, in May 1943.
Death16 July 1980Lawrence Palmer Erstgaard died on 16 July 1980 at age 62.

John William Beers

M, b. 22 August 1910, d. 10 January 1993
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 August 1910John William Beers was born on 22 August 1910 at Minnesota.
Marriage9 June 1935He married Gladys Fern Brewer, daughter of Clifford Louis Brewer and Katherine J. Rempp, on 9 June 1935 at Yankton, South Dakota.
Death10 January 1993John William Beers died on 10 January 1993 at South Dakota at age 82.

William G. Little

M
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam G. Little was also known as Bill.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage27 May 1950William G. Little married Lois Marie Rempp, daughter of Fredrick George Rempp and Sarah C. Allen, on 27 May 1950 at Los Angeles, California.

LaFaye Rempp

F, b. 24 December 1935, d. 4 March 1997
Father*Marvin P. Rempp b. 29 Jun 1911, d. 28 Nov 1996
Mother*Florence L. Sorensen b. 25 Sep 1915, d. 27 Aug 2016
LaFaye Rempp 1952 freshman portrait Irene High School, Irene, South Dakota
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLaFaye Rempp was also known as Lois Lafaye.
Married Name24 November 1962As of 24 November 1962,her married name was Holderby.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 December 1935LaFaye Rempp was born on 24 December 1935 at Irene, Yankton, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Marvin P. Rempp and Florence L. Sorensen.
Marriage24 November 1962LaFaye Rempp married Jimmy Robert Holderby on 24 November 1962 at Minnehaha, South Dakota.
Death4 March 1997LaFaye Rempp died on 4 March 1997 at age 61.

Jimmy Robert Holderby

M, b. 7 June 1932, d. 5 August 1984
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 June 1932Jimmy Robert Holderby was born on 7 June 1932.
Marriage24 November 1962He married LaFaye Rempp, daughter of Marvin P. Rempp and Florence L. Sorensen, on 24 November 1962 at Minnehaha, South Dakota.
Death5 August 1984Jimmy Robert Holderby died on 5 August 1984 at age 52.