Blake Larson, 25, Nielsville, MN, died Saturday November 15, 2014, near Shelly, MN, from injuries in a hunting accident.

Blake Alan Larson was born September 1, 1989 to Beth (Anderson) Gilbertson and Dale Larson in Bemidji, MN. Blake was baptized and confirmed at the Shelly Marsh River Lutheran Church in Shelly, MN. Blake attended Norman County West Schools, graduating in 2008. He participated in basketball, football, FFA and band. Blake also attended Northwest Technical College in Bemidji, studying auto mechanics. He worked for Engelstad Farms throughout high school and continued to do so after college, making his home in Nielsville.

Blake was united in marriage to Ashley Gitz of Shevlin, MN, on September 15, 2012. They made their home near Nielsville. Blake enjoyed snowmobiling, working on his trucks, four wheeling, listening to music, driving tractor and working on the farm. He also enjoyed spending time with his nephew, Bentley, doing "guy stuff." He was a skilled mechanic and enjoyed getting dirty while repairing equipment, and working on his 1985 Chevy Silverado.

Blake is survived by his wife, Ashley, Nielsville, MN; mother, Beth (Todd) Gilbertson, Shelly, MN; father Dale (Shelly) Larson, Fromberd, MT; sister, Sarah (Larry Fuder) Larson, Moorhead, MN; Grandparents, Harold and Doris Anderson, Bagley, MN; Kathleen Larson, Trail, MN; mother and father-in-law, David and Jolene Gitz, Shevlin, MN, brother-in-law, Brent Gitz, Shevlin, MN; his nephew, Bentley, nieces, Ellie and Rylee, several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ernest Larson.

Funeral: 1:00PM, Friday, November 21, 2014, Shelly Marsh River Lutheran Church, Shelly, MN.

Visitation: Thursday, November 20th from 5PM to 7PM, with a 6:30PM prayer service at Fredrikson Valley Funeral Home, Halstad, MN.