Arlene Larson, 101, of Lucas, South Dakota passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025 at the Avera Rosebud Country Care Center in Gregory, SD.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Burke, SD.  Burial will follow in the Graceland Cemetery in Burke, SD.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.

Arlene Agnes Larson was born at Desmet, South Dakota on August 22, 1924 to Andy and Theresa (Fecht) Langmeyer.  She died peacefully on December 5th, 2025 at the Avera Rosebud Country Care Center in Gregory, South Dakota at the age of 101.

Arlene married Richard Larson of Hamill, South Dakota on December 27, 1946.  To this union they had 7 children.

She grew up during the Great Depression which made her appreciate the blessings the Lord had given her.  She was always a very hard worker and a very simple woman.  Arlene always had beautiful flower gardens.  She loved watching things grow from crops to her grandchildren.  There was not too many Sundays that she didn't have a dozen people or more for Sunday dinner.  She always had time for church.  Arlene's faith and family were the center of her life.

In later years of life until she passed away she would pass the time by writing letters to her friends and family.

The staff at the nursing home always made her feel like she was at home.

Arlene leaves a legacy of kindness, hard work ethic and a strong faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and infant daughter, Rose Marie, grandson Terrance, a brother and 5 sisters.