Donald "Bud" V. Larson, 78, of Moose Lake, died Friday, September 7, 2012 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born May 17, 1934 in Mahtowa to Clarence and Ethel (Chell) Larson. Donald was a graduate of UMD, earning a Bachelor Degree in Accounting. Donald was united in marriage to Janice Halverson on September 10, 1960 in Mahtowa. Donald was an IRS Revenue Agent from 1962-1975 and Treasurer for Pittsburgh Pacific Mining Co. of Hibbing from 1975-1988. He then became Owner/President of Lerch Brothers of Hibbing from 1988-present. Donald enjoyed golfing, vacationing in Branson, sporting events, cribbage/card games, board games, coaching and especially his grandkids. He was active throughout his life in the Rotary Club, United Way and was a former member of his church council as well as President and Treasurer.

Donald was a member of Salem Lutheran Church of Mahtowa.
Donald is preceded in death by his parents; 1 brother, Darwin Larson; 1 sister, Diane Johnson.

Donald is survived by his loving wife, Janice Larson of Moose Lake; 1 son, Scott Larson of Oakdale; 2 daughters, Cynthia (Thomas) Emanuel of Savage and Kristen (Ryan) O'Leary of Isanti; grandchildren, Tony, Tyler and Maddy Emanuel, Joshua, Benjamin and Luke O'Leary; 1 sister, Doris Ward of Mahtowa; 1 sister-in-law, Jean Larson of Roseville; numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 12, from 5-8 PM in Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake and will continue Thursday, September 13, from 10 AM until the 11 AM Service in Hope Lutheran Church, Moose Lake. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Moose Lake. To sign the guestbook online, go to: www.hhkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are with Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.