Maynard Ruben Larson, 85, of Fertile, MN, died on Thursday, September 10, 2015, at the Twin Valley Living Center, Twin Valley, MN. He was born on May 2, 1930, to Amund and Dora (Johnson) Larson at home in Garden Twp, rural Fertile, MN. Maynard was baptized and confirmed at the Faaberg Lutheran Church, Rindal, MN. He attended Willow Creek Rural School near his home. Following his schooling, Maynard farmed with his family. He entered the United States Army, serving in Korea, on November 29, 1951, and was honorably discharged on August 28, 1953. On May 8, 1954, Maynard was united in marriage to Elaine Monson at Faaberg Lutheran Church, Rindal. They raised their family on a farm near Rindal, where they milked dairy cows, raised crops and hay. Throughout the 1990's, Maynard worked with Lyle Fuchs as farm labor. Maynard retired in 1998, and they moved to Fertile in early 2000. He entered the Twin Valley Living Center on October 10, 2013. Maynard was a lifelong member of Faaberg Lutheran Church, Rindal. He also was a member of the American Legion Post #505 at Gary, MN and the V.F.W at Bejou, MN. He and Elaine were longtime members of Rollag Steam Threshers Reunion. Maynard enjoyed ice fishing, camping with the family, and attending his children and grandchildren's activities. Gardening and deer hunting were seasonal activities for Maynard. He enjoyed having coffee with friends. Maynard was an excellent wood worker and appreciated making toys and furniture for his family. His tender spirit and gentle manners, as well as his subtle humor, made Maynard a joy to be with. Maynard is survived by his wife, Elaine, Fertile; two sons, Danny (Debbie), and Darrell (Julie), one daughter, Nancy (Jim) Wagner, all of Fertile; seven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and five step great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Wilbur Gudvangen, Fertile; many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Arthur, Harley, and Armen, and three sisters: Stella Berhow, Norma Monson and Frances Gudvangen.

Funeral services will be on Monday, September 14, 2015, at 11 AM in the Faaberg Lutheran Church, Rindal, MN.

Visitation will be on Sunday, September 13, 2015, from 5-7 PM with a prayer service at 6:30 PM at Faaberg Lutheran Church, Rindal, MN.

Burial will be in the Faaberg Lutheran Cemetery, Rindal, MN.