Frederick C. Larson

Larson, Frederick Conrad "Swede" of St. Petersburg passed away March 6, 2015 at Hospice Care Unit, Pinellas Park, Fl. He was born in Hillsdale, NJ and preceded in death by his parents Fred and Laura Larson; and his brothers Erland M. Larson and Thomas L. Larson. Fred is survived by his wife of 60 years, Myrtle Ellen Siemers Larson; and three children, daughters Bonnie K. Maxey of Beverly Hills, Fl. and Connie S. Webber of Lexington Park, Md and son Frederick C. Larson II (Marlene)St. Petersburg, Fl.; 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 7 nieces and nephews. Fred moved from River Edge, NJ with his family to Madeira Beach in 1946. He was a Sgt. in the United States Army, serving with the 519 th Corp of Engineers in Okinawa, as well as assignments in Ft. Benning, Ga. and Fort Knox, Ky. Fred retired from the St. Petersburg Fire Department in 1978. He was also the owner of a wholesale distributorship for automotive chemicals and clean-up supplies in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. Upon retirement from SPFD, he was a contract driver for Baker Engineering Hydraulic Systems. Former member of the American Legion in both Okinawa and St. Petersburg. Fred was an outstanding member of the track team at Disston Junior High and later enjoyed bowling in various leagues. He also had a passion for dog and horse racing. He and his wife were RV'rs for 12 years after retirement and traveled extensively through the United States.