Kathleen Mary Larson

Kathleen Mary (Wieser) Larson, age 75, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at the Traverse Care Center in Wheaton, Minnesota surrounded by family. She is presently resting in the arms of Jesus.

A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Ave Maria Catholic Church in Wheaton with Fr. John Paul Knopik Celebrant. Pianist will be Cindy Sanasack with special music provided by the Ave Maria Catholic Church Choir.

Visitation will be held Friday, November 8th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service and Time of Sharing at Ave Maria Catholic Church. Visitation will continue Saturday morning one hour prior to service time at the church. 

Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery following the service. Honorary urn bearers will be "Grandchildren": Tristin Fridgen, Bryce Larson, Logan Kettner, Brooke Larson, Miah Kettner, Caylin Fridgen, Bree Larson and Selena Larson.

Kathie was born in Wheaton, the daughter of Robert and Margaret Wieser. She graduated from Wheaton High School in 1967 and worked for several years as a lab technician for Dr. Magnuson. After several quarters of college at University of Minnesota Morris she decided to marry the love of her life, Mike Larson.

The couple was blessed with three children, Steve, Jill and Bonnie. In the early years Kathie was a stay-at-home mom and lovingly cared for the children. For forty years Kathie was the voice of Wheaton as she reported the Wheaton News over KDIO radio. She had the voice of an angel and performed many times at weddings, funerals as well as was a member of her church choir.

She loved to read and she loved little children. Her smile and laugh would light up a room. She was a para at the Pearson Elementary School as well as the elementary librarian.

Kathie is survived by her husband Mike of fifty-four years; son Stephen (Sara) Larson; daughters: Jill (Greg) Kettner, and Bonnie (Cory) Fridgen; grandchildren: Bryce, Brooke, Bree and Selena Larson, Logan (Laney) Kettner, Miah (Alex) Kettner, Tristin (Rylee) Fridgen and Caylin Fridgen; sisters: Joyce (Joe) Katlack, Joan (Mike) Schramm and Betty (Brian) Rinke; brothers: Fr. Stan Wieser and Steve Wieser; and we can't forget her best friend Shirley Robertson.

She was preceded in death by her sister Janice; parents; and brother- in-law, Joe Katlack.