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Lamont Larson

Birth	:	15 Jun 1927 Wausa, Knox County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	31 Dec 2020 Battle Creek, Madison County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Oakdale Cemetery, Oakdale, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0539017, -97.9721985
Description	:	Lamont Larson was born June 30, 1927, in Wausa, to Paul and Olga (Gropper) Larson. He graduated from Wausa High School in 1944. At that time, he was recognized by the Nebraska Department of Education for having perfect attendance throughout his school years in Wausa Public School. He also had perfect attendance, during that time, at Sunday school at Wausa’s United Methodist Church. He continued his education at Norfolk Junior College and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and history education from Yankton College in Yankton, South Dakota. After graduation, he taught in Genoa, St. Edward and Meadow... Read More	Lamont Larson was born June 30, 1927, in Wausa, to Paul and Olga (Gropper) Larson. He graduated from Wausa High School in 1944. At that time, he was recognized by the Nebraska Department of Education for having perfect attendance throughout his school years in Wausa Public School. He also had perfect attendance, during that time, at Sunday school at Wausa’s United Methodist Church. He continued his education at Norfolk Junior College and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and history education from Yankton College in Yankton, South Dakota. After graduation, he taught in Genoa, St. Edward and Meadow Grove. Lamont married Barbara Fields, of Tilden, Aug. 5, 1956, at Peace Evangelical Church in Tilden. To this union, two daughters were born, LuAnn and Laurie. They also opened their home to a foster son, Rob Hamilton. They moved to Clay Center in 1956, where they both taught in the Clay Center school system. During his tenure, he taught English, journalism and speech and also served as librarian and high school principal. Lamont directed play production and speech, with several play casts and speech students earning state medals. Lamont earned a Master’s Degrees from Wayne State College and Chadron State College. In 1968, he was selected to attend the University of North Carolina - Greensboro and the family spent the summer there. Lamont served on various church committees and, for years, kept the score book for the Clay Center Wildcats basketball team. He served as Rainbow Dad of Harvard Assembly of International Order of Rainbow for Girls and was honored with the Grand Cross of Colors. He was a member of Midwest Lodge No. 317 A.F. & A.M., in Hastings. For several years, Lamont and Barbara volunteered at Heartland Pet Connection, in Hastings. In 1993, Lamont received a phone call that led to the discovery of the origin of the Larson Comic Book Collection, the third largest collection of Golden Age comic books. In 2005, Lamont was guest of honor at San Diego Comi-Con, meeting with collectors from across the United States. Lamont and Barbara continued to make their home in Clay Center until 2006, when they moved to Tilden. From 2007 to 2009, Lamont came out of retirement to serve as assistant speech coach at Lutheran High Northeast, working alongside daughter, LuAnn, and Barbara. The team earned a district championship and fifth place finish at state. He was a lifelong fan of Nebraska Huskers athletic teams and the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team. He enjoyed movies and reading mysteries and historical novels, especially involving World War II aviation. Contributor: AP (47017342)

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Where is Lamont Larson's memorial?
Lamont Larson's memorial is located at: Oakdale Cemetery, Oakdale, Antelope County, USA.
When did Lamont Larson death?
Lamont Larson death on 31 Dec 2020 in Battle Creek, Madison County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Lamont Larson's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0539017
Longitude: -97.9721985

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Barbara Jean Fields Larson

(1938 - 2015)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oakdale Cemetery
Oakdale, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0539017, -97.9721985

2. Saint Marys Cemetery
Tilden, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0327988, -97.8538971

3. West Cedar Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0161018, -98.0828018

4. Saint Boniface Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0147018, -98.0836029

5. Laurel Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1391983, -98.0246964

6. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Tilden, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0400000, -97.8297000

7. IOOF Cemetery
Tilden, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0393290, -97.8290620

8. Elm Cemetery
Neligh, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1298800, -97.8634600

9. Warren Cemetery
Tilden, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0734000, -97.7952000

10. Williams Cemetery
Tilden, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9669000, -97.8335000

11. McCoy Cemetery
Meadow Grove, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0178000, -97.7835700

12. Saint Bonaventure Catholic Cemetery
Raeville, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8945600, -98.0518100

13. Immanuel Zion East Branch Cemetery
Petersburg, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8874000, -97.9207000

14. Zion Lutheran West Cemetery
Petersburg, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8843994, -97.9291992

15. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Tilden, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9451000, -97.7893000

16. Saint Mathews Lutheran Cemetery
Meadow Grove, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0071983, -97.7371979

17. Deer Creek Cemetery
Meadow Grove, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0032997, -97.7046967

18. Hutchins Cemetery
Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9747009, -97.7164001

19. All Saints Cemetery
Clearwater, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2052994, -98.1639023

20. Concordia Lutheran Cemetery
Clearwater, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1102982, -98.2416992

21. West Willowdale Cemetery
Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2649994, -97.9903030

22. Saint Johns Cemetery
Petersburg, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8581009, -98.0939026

23. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Petersburg, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8568993, -98.0924988

24. Clearwater Cemetery
Clearwater, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2056007, -98.1828003