Obituary of Scott G. Larson

Scott Gerald Larson, 62, of Cambridge passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at the Aspen Adult Foster Care in Cambridge. He was born on April 10, 1953 in Princeton, Minnesota to Gerald and Iris (Peterson) Larson. Scott was baptized and confirmed at Cambridge Lutheran Church. He grew up in the Cambridge Schools, graduating from Cambridge High School in 1971. After high school, Scott went on to attend Gustavus Adolphus College and graduated from there in 1975. On August 18, 1978 he was united in marriage to Nancy Horton at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Hopkins. They raised their three daughters in Cambridge. In 1976 Scott began working for the City of Cambridge as City Administrator where he served for over 20 years. He also drove school bus in the early years and after his administrator job he worked as an insurance broker for several years until his declining health. Scott was a lifetime member of Cambridge Lutheran Church where he was involved with greeting and ushering, he went on Mission trips, and was always involved with his girls’ church activities. He served on the Cambridge Volunteer Fire Department, serving as chief. Scott enjoyed playing softball, golfing, skiing, watching and playing other sports, reading, and boating at the cabin on Sand Lake. His family was his joy and passion, spending time with them is what his life was about. He was always willing to help family, friends or anyone else who needed it. He was preceded in death by his parents Dr. Gerald and Iris Larson, and brother Jeff Larson. Scott is survived by his wife Nancy of Cambridge, daughters Emily and husband Andrew Graham of Jackson, WY, Heidi and husband Craig Lietha of St. Cloud, Molly and husband Matt Grell of Isanti, four grandchildren Greta Graham, Reese, Carter, and Addison Lietha, sister Stephanie and husband Ed Stec of Wyoming, MN, as well as numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.