James F. Larson, age 80 of Princeton, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at the Elim Home in Princeton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, at Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Princeton with visitation one hour prior to the Mass. Fr. Kevin Anderson will officiate. Burial will be at St. Pius X Cemetery in Zimmerman.
James Franklin Larson was born to Franklin and Alice (Hicks) Larson on April 15, 1944, in Benson. As a youngster he was in 4-H and Boy Scouts. He graduated from Benson High School. James attended the University of Minnesota and was a veterinarian for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles, bicycling, participating in triathlons, and playing accordion.
James is survived by his sons, Patrick, John, and Jeffrey; daughter, Mary; grandson, Franklin; sisters, Patty Novotny and Mary Ellen Thompson; brother, Tom Larson; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his partner, Jack Povlock.