Age 91 of Inver Grove Heights
Joan was born on May 14,1931 to Earl L. McCluskey and Marion A. (Neal) McCluskey. She passed away April 4, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Joan grew up in St. Paul with her younger brother, Neal, graduated from Central High School and attended Macalister College. She met her husband Donald Larson at a college mixer and they were married May 18, 1951. They settled in Inver Grove Heights, MN where they raised their eight children. Joan was a loving wife and mom. She was a devoted Christian, was a Girl Scout leader, Cub Scout Den mother known to the neighborhood as “Den Mother Joan” and she was loved by all who knew her. She was also a member of PEO for over 70 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband Donald, her daughters Diane Michels and Kristen Larson as well as her parents and brother, Neal. Joan is survived by and will be missed by her children: Debbie Niolu (Tony), Barbara Kight (Wes), Thomas, (aka Sharkey) Larson (Melissa), Karen Close (Dan), Bill Larson (Shannon) Dave Larson (Kelly). Also surviving her are 14 grandchildren and four great grandchildren along with six nieces and many great nieces and nephews
Memorial Service 11:00 am Monday, April 24th, at First Presbyterian Church, 535 20th Ave. N, South St. Paul. Visitation 9-11 am prior to the service. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.