Neil D Larson

Mr. Larson was a member of the First Baptist Church of O’Fallon. He retired from the United States Air Force as a Graphic Illustrator. Neil was an avid Cardinals fan and loved roller skating. For many years, he was a Skate Guard at Fun Spot in Belleville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold T. and Agnes E., nee Johnson, Larson; and a sister, Mary Rink.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Janice, nee Yonker, Larson; three sons, Richard (Diana) Larson of Easley, SC; Jeff (Dana) Larson of Springfield, Ill., James (Denise) Larson of Springfield, Ill.; two daughters, Leanne Baldini of Belleville, Ill. and Laurie (James “RG”) Gillis of Springfield, Ill.; four granddaughters; four grandsons; eleven great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Memorials in his honor may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, the Wounded Warriors Project, or the Salvation Army. Online condolences may be expressed at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com

Visitation: Friends may call from 4:00 till 8:00 pm on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015 at the Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, 3412 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL 62223.

Funeral: Services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 at 11:00 am at the First Baptist Church in O’Fallon with Pastor Doug Munton officiating. Interment will follow in Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville.