Lewis Henry Larson
(September 16, 1928 – August 5, 2020)

Lewis Henry Larson, 91, died August 5, 2020 at Prairie Sunset Home, Pretty Prairie, KS.

He was born September 16, 1928 at Galva, KS, the son of Oscar and Mildred Larson. Lewis was a graduate of McPherson High School and Kansas State University with a major in Industrial Chemistry and a minor in Education.

On June 4, 1950, he married Norma Jean Evans at Manhattan, KS. Lewis taught high school math and science before moving to Pretty Prairie in 1957 to begin farming. He had an interest in woodworking that evolved into building farm buildings and houses over the years. In retirement, he traveled extensively, played golf, and took up hiking to include a trek through the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

Lewis was active in the Lions Club, served on the local school board for 12 years, and served as Reno County Commissioner for 4 years.

Survivors include his wife Norma; sisters Marjorie Holloway and Ruth Taylor; sons Kirk (Kathy) and Kyle Larson; daughters Kris (Doug) Berry and Kara (Chris) Kastilahn; 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers Oscar Jr., Robert, and Pete Larson; sister Doris Engel; and infant daughter Kathy.

A memorial service is planned for residents at the Prairie Sunset Home at a later date. A graveside service at Lone Star Cemetery in Pretty Prairie, KS will be planned for family at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Prairie Sunset Home and the Pretty Prairie Scholarship Fund.