Glenn Larson, 76, of Hamill, SD, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at the Winner Regional Healthcare Center in Winner, SD, after a lengthy fight with cancer.

Glenn was born on August 27, 1933 on the family farm north of Hamill next to the wood stove. He was the son of Theodore and Gertrude (Larsen) Larson. He attended Gassman School in rural Tripp County through eighth grade. He then started working on the farm with his father. He was drafted into the army in 1956 and came home with an honorable discharge in June of 1958. He returned to the family farm to work with his dad and brother where he remained until his death.

He married Barbara Roby on December 27, 1956 to whom he was married for 53 years. To this union three children were born: Joan, Dennis and Connie.

Glenn loved the cattle, the land, horses and kids. He was a lifetime member of Zion Lutheran Church of Hamill, serving on many boards. Glenn was one of the founders of the Hamill Horseman Club and long time supporter of 4-H Rodeo. He was a 25 year member of the AQHA.

Glenn is survived by his wife Barbara; three children: Joan (Melvin) Mayes, Winner, SD; Dennis (Susan), Hamill, SD; and Connie (Jeff) Hanson, Pierre, SD; his brother Darrell (Fran), Hamill, SD, and sisters Velma Yates, Chamberlain, SD, Fern (Matt) Zastrow, Sioux Falls, SD; nine grandchildren, and five great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Gertrude Larson, brother-in-law Robert Yates, and niece Marla (Yates) Frederick.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 26, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Hamill, SD. Burial will be in the Hamill Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, January 25, from 4-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. prayer service at Mason Funeral Home in Winner.