George B. Larsen of North Mankato died on October 25, 2026 at his home in North Mankato, MN. George was 96 years, 6 months, and 11 days old. A Memorial Service on November 14, 2026 will be held at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary at 12:00 p.m., with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

George was born on April 14, 1930 to Willie C. and Blanche (Samuelson) Larsen in Belgrade Township, MN. He married Una Mae Francis on May 21, 1955 in Mankato, MN.

George worked for J.C. Marlow selling and installing milking equipment.

George had several hobbies including dancing, fishing, and woodworking. He enjoyed hosting friends and family at the lake home, and traveling to 49 of the 50 states with Una. George enjoyed riding snowmobiles and finally decided to stop riding around his late 80s. He was a fan of polka and classic country music.

Left to remember George are his wife of 71 years, Una; children George A., Darryl (Margo), Karen (Rex), and Keith; grandchildren Wayne, George Eric, Christina (Jim), Matthew, and Elta (Thomas); 12 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and siblings Alice, Artis, and Delores.

George was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Ken, Andy, Kermit and Willis; and sisters Blanche, Rosella, Bonnie, Carol and Ellen.