Gary Dean Larson, 75, of Salina, Kan., passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022. He was born on April 25, 1947, in Concordia, Kan., to Albert and Maxine (Laflen) Larson.

Gary loved spending time with his family, watching football, fishing, and having a good time. He worked as a commercial and residential painter in Salina most of his life.

Survivors include his children, Kimberly Linaweaver (Ron), Gary C. Larson (Joyce), Autumn Larson, and Ashley Chisolm; sister, Darlene Coelho; 13 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Linda (Bergeron) Larson; siblings, Billie Laflen, Kenneth Larson, Janice Travis, Janet Larson, Joyce Rhodenbaugh, Donnie Larson, and Phyllis Davis; nephew, Dylan Garmin; and great-nephew, Tyler Smith.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 4, 2022, at Higher Praise Church, 1220 Greeley Ave, Salina, Kansas. Visitation will be the hour prior the service at the church. Burial will be at Prairie Mound Cemetery, Solomon.

Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

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