Bernard Eugene Larson, age 78, of North Platte, died Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Great Plains Health.

Bernie was born December 20, 1939, to Lawrence Bernard and Fern Irene Larson in Wellfleet, NE. He grew up on a farm near town and went to school in Maywood, graduating from Maywood High School in 1959.

In June of ’59 Bernie married April Mae Mount in North Platte. They lived in North Platte for a short time then moved to a farm east of Wellfleet where they farmed. By 1982 they moved to Oklahoma where Bernie worked in the oil fields for the next 10 years then returned to Nebraska. Bernie continued to work odd jobs as long as he could until his health declined.

Bernie loved his family and looked forward to spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Along with his family, he had a lot of great friends.

He leaves behind his children, Michael (Barbara) Larson, of Elk City, OK, and Denise Larson and Michelle Larson, of North Platte; grandchildren, Alexandra Larson, Zachary Larson-Wurl, Jimmie Nidey, Mikah Wheeler and Zachary Larson; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Betty; and other family.

Bernie was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Fern.

Cremation was chosen. Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Michael Larson officiating. Inurnment will follow in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.  The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.