John C. Larsen

John Christopher Larsen, 76, of Chisholm, died on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm. A celebration of life will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Tower Civic Center. Arrangements are with Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home of Gilbert.
John was born on Dec. 31, 1949, to Archie and Barbara Dye Larsen in Virginia. He attended Tower High School, graduating in the class of 1968. Following high school, John enlisted into the U.S. Army where he served for two years in Germany. Upon his return he was employed by J&L and then U.S. Steel-Minntac, which he retired from after thirty-four years of service as a train operator and later a truck driver.
John was united in marriage to Janet Meader Weyer on June 30, 1979. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Embarrass. He enjoyed partridge hunting, fishing and singing. He took the greatest pleasure in spending time with his family and being a grandpa.
John is survived by his wife of 47 years, Janet; children, JoEllen Spadlin, Vickie (Bob Shears) Miller, Mark Larsen, Wanda (Scott) Eckman, Wendy Larsen, Linnea (Dana) Roark and Waynette (Bob Bielejeski) Larsen; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, David (Debbie) Larsen and Katie Mayo; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by sister, Randy Dix; brother, Charlie Larsen; and his parents.