Mildred L. Larsen

Mildred "Millie" Larsen, age 90, of Columbus died Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Cottonwood House in Columbus.

Mildred Louise Larsen was born October 28, 1921 in Schuyler, Nebraska to Frank and Hallie (Straube) Poole. She grew up in Schuyler where she received her education. While working in Columbus, Millie met Leland "Lee" Larsen. The couple traveled the horse race circuit together and while in Chicago were married on October 24, 1953. In 1958 they moved back to Columbus. Along with raising her family, Millie also worked at Dale Electronics for 16 years and retired from Becton-Dickinson with 18 years of employment. She was member of the First United Methodist Church and the Eagles Auxiliary. Millie loved her family, dancing, spending time with her coffee friends and yard work.

She is survived by:
Daughter: Deb (Bob) Kirstine of Lincoln, NE and their children Jeremy Kirstine and Jason (Janet ) Kirstine
Son: Dolan (Bonnie) Larsen of Columbus, NE and their children Nikki (Jon) Preister, Kara Larsen and Joey Larsen
Daughter: Penny (Rick) Johnson of Columbus, NE and their son Bill (Angie) Johnson
5 Great Grandchildren: Hailey, Payton, Jena Kirstine; Cade & Rylie Preister, Aaron Johnson
2 brothers: Verel and Leon Poole and 1 sister: Betty Seiter

Millie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, grandson: Erin Johnson, 3 brothers and 2 sisters