Published by admin on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 9:55am
Dannie Darrel Larsen was born in Gordon, Neb., Jan. 13, 1942, to Lena and Melvin Larsen, Dannie grew up playing and working in the Sand Hills with his oldest brothers—Gene, Dean, and Dwayne.
Dan, known for his hard work and perfectionism, moved to Rapid City, S.D., in 1960. It was there that he met the love of his life Francie.
Dan and Francie were married Aug. 6, 1961, and were blessed with children Carl and Cathy. Carl and Cathy were Dan’s pride and joy. He loved them unconditionally and made many sacrifices so that each of them could have a better life than him.