He was born Oct. 15, 1918, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Theodore and Sophie Larson. Richard moved to Harlingen as a child, where he grew up. He joined the Army at age 18, serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II, and then in the United States Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam wars, until his retirement in 1976. Richard was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and the Distinguished Flying Cross while serving his country. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Christine Larson, in 1995. Survivors: Richard is survived by his wife of 14 years, Jean Uerling Larson; five Larson children; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by the Uerling family, six children, their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Published in Star-Telegram on February 17, 2013
He was born Oct. 15, 1918, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Theodore and Sophie Larson. Richard moved to Harlingen as a child, where he grew up. He joined the Army at age 18, serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II, and then in the United States Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam wars, until his retirement in 1976. Richard was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and the Distinguished Flying Cross while serving his country. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Christine Larson, in 1995. Survivors: Richard is survived by his wife of 14 years, Jean Uerling Larson; five Larson children; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by the Uerling family, six children, their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Published in Star-Telegram on February 17, 2013
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