Todd Peder Larson, 50, Topeka, died Thurs., Feb. 2, 2012, at Stormont-Vail Hospital ER. He was born April 28, 1961, at Bemidji, MN, the son of L. Peder and Karen L. (Ostgard) Larson.
He earned a Bachelor's degree from Friends University and served active duty in the U.S. Army. Todd was employed by the U.S. Postal Service. He was an active member of Calvary Lutheran Church.
Todd was married to Rebecca R. Johannes on Oct. 16, 1993, at Fort Riley, KS. She survives of the home. Also surviving are 4 children: Caleb (Lindy) Larson of Thornton, CO, Danielle, Greg, and Johanna Larson all of the home; his parents: Peder and Karen Larson of Warren, MN; a brother: Tim Larson of Titusville, FL; his sister: Dee Dee (Lance) McFarland of Argyle, MN; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Mon., Feb. 6, 2012, at Calvary Lutheran Church, 4211 NW Topeka Blvd., Topeka. A Fort Riley U.S. Army Military Detail will conduct military honors at Mount Hope Cemetery. Todd will lie in state after 1:00 PM, Sun., at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka, where the family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Larson Children Education Fund, 6439 NW Humphrey Road, Topeka, KS 66618.