Thomas Lowell ‘TL’ Larson, 61
Published 10:36 am Friday, December 20, 2013
Thomas Lowell ‘TL’ Larson, 61, of Austin, Minn., died peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester.
He was born Jan. 30, 1952, in Austin, Minn., to Douglas and Elizabeth (Madix) Larson. A 1970 graduate of Austin High School, Tom married Joan Anderson on Nov. 7, 1980, in Owatonna. After working and living in Owatonna from 1979 to 1993, the couple moved back to Austin. Tom worked as a self-employed carpenter in the Austin/Owatonna area. He enjoyed spending time with his grandsons, family, and friends, going to stock car races, and shooting pool.
Survivors include his wife, Joan Larson, of Austin; and his son, Matthew (Amanda) Larson, of Owatonna, Minn.; three grandchildren Brady, Blake, and Anthony; one brother, Mike (Rae) Larson, of Webster City, Iowa, one sister, Leslie (Mikey) Newton of Greenville, S.C.; a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Douglas and Elizabeth Larson.
A private family memorial service will be held Monday evening, Dec. 23, 2013. Visitation will be held from 3 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.