Visitation: Visitation, with family present, will be Sunday, March 30 from 2-4 p.m. at Redeemer Free Lutheran Church.
Service: Funeral services will begin at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 31, 2025 at Redeemer Free Lutheran Church, Canton, SD.
Douglas Paul Larson, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral services will begin at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 31, 2025 at Redeemer Free Lutheran Church, Canton, SD. Visitation, with family present, will be Sunday, March 30 from 2-4 p.m. at Redeemer Free Lutheran Church.
Doug was born on March 22, 1958 in Canton, SD to Palmer and Vera Jean Larson. He graduated from Canton High School in 1976. After graduation, he started farming full-time on his family farm east of Worthing, SD. He married his high school sweetheart, Nanetta VanDeStroet, on July 8, 1977. Doug and Netta made their home near the family farm where they raised their 3 children: Josh, Stacy, and Kasi. Doug spent his life raising his family, farming the land, and most recently enjoying his grandchildren. Doug enjoyed restoring old tractors, tractor pulling, having coffee with his best friend Len on Sunday mornings, driving around the farm, checking on the crops, and quiet time at home with his family. He lived for his grandchildren. He loved spending summer days at the racetrack and summer nights at the ball fields. He enjoyed sitting courtside at basketball and volleyball games, matside at wrestling matches, and attending all the kids’ school activities. He also enjoyed the ‘small moments’ like cruising in the golf cart, playing a game of dice, picking up the grandkids for ice-cream, and watching them running and playing in his yard. Doug had just recently decided to retire after 47 years of farming. Anyone who knew Doug knew he was a quiet man who worked hard but loved harder.
Doug’s survivors include his wife, Netta; 3 children, Josh (Kari) Larson of Worthing, SD and their children Oliver, Bodie, and Vera; Stacy (Justis) Lund of Lennox, SD and their children Maci, Gerrit, and Brooks; Kasi (Bryan) Roberts of Canton, SD and their children Crayten, Kambree, Kenli, and Cruz; sister, Cheryl Carlson of Harrisburg, SD; brother-in-law, John Boer of Alvord, IA; 5 extended children, Hunter and Trapper Gemelli, and Gena, Katreina, and Shantelle Blade; mother-in-law, Leona VanDeStroet; Netta’s siblings, Kristi (Butch) Fjellanger of Jasper, MN; Jolene (Kelly) Nelson of Canton, SD; Aldon (Brenda) VanDeStroet of Colton, SD; Galen (Carol) VanDeStroet of Garretson, SD; Jeff (Jackie) VanDeStroet of Canton, SD; and many nieces and nephews.
Doug was proceeded in death by his parents, Palmer and Jean Larson; sister, Marcia Boer; brother-in-law, Steve Carlson; father-in-law, Gerrit VanDeStroet; and niece, Angie Carlson.
Our hearts as so broken for the loss of Doug. Such a nice man and wonderful family. We’re thinking of you !
Our thoughts and prayers are with Doug’s family. The Canton community has lost one of the good guys! With deepest sympathy for your loss. Patty and Craig Dittberner
Dear Netta and all your children and grandchildren. I am so sorry to hear the loss of your dear husband, father, and grandfather Doug. Please know I am praying for you and thinking of you. I pray that God will comfort you and your loss.
Love from Elaine Swanson ( Kampen)
Netta and family,
My deepest condolences on the sudden loss of your dear Doug. May the God of All Comfort soothe with your broken hearts today and may your good memories of Doug comfort you for years to come.
I’m going to miss you grandpa Doug. You were so caring and loved kids even if they weren’t yours. Hope you have fun driving tractors in the sky.
So very sorry for your loss Netta and family. May God bless and keep you all through this difficult time. Hold on to all the wonderful memories.
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We’re so very sorry about Doug’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God comfort you at this time.
Doug! Most certainly one of the good guys. Loved his dad too. Grew up close and went to the same country school. Sunny Side District #27. Performed in Christmas plays with 17 kids in the whole school. His dad was on the school board and purchased the “drinking crock” we all drank out of when all school property was auctioned off. Many stories of old times with Doug. RIP Doug. Arlin.
Cheryl I’m so sorry to hear his news. I’m sending hugs to you and wish you peace.
I’m so sorry to your families I always enjoyed helping Doug at Sturdevants and at the treasurers office. He was kind, honest and hard working.
Netta, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Doug was a great classmate, and a good friend in life. The memories made will last forever. Sending prayers, blessings, and wishing the very best for you and your family. RIP PooBear!
Netta I am so sorry for your loss..
. my condolences to you and all your families…
I am so sorry for your loss.We had so much fun pulling tractors and riding around on his golf cart. thoughts and prayers for you and the family!
Netta you and family have our deepest condolences, We love our time at the tractors show and when there was room in the goft cart we sure in enjoy our time visiting with Doug and you, May god blessed you and your family and your days going forward.
I remember the first time I met him is when you dated him and you babysat us in Fairview, South Dakota. Great guy over the years. He certainly will be missed.
Netta,
I wanted to let you know how sorry I am to hear of Doug’s passing and to wish you & your children & extended families God’s comfort, peace & lo comfort& strength throughout this time.
it was so nice for me to run into Doug last week at the Avera gym. He told me a bit about this recent stroke, but seemed to be doing pretty well. I am so sorry for you all.
Netta and family, May peace that passes all understanding surround and comfort you! I remember Doug as kind and steady at CHS! My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Nanetta and family, we were so heartbroken when Justis called Doug and gave him the news. Then Doug came home and told me he had sad news. We both cried together and he said him and Justis both had cried. Your Doug was a kind man and was lucky to know he had you and your children to love, and he knew he was loved back by you and the children and many other people.
Our condolence’s to you all. RIP Doug.
I am so sorry for your loss Netta. Lots of love. Vickie
Netta, sending you my sympathy as you remember all the fun tines with Doug.
Netta & family: Dean and I were saddened to hear of Doug’s passing. What a fun guy. Always had a joke in his pocket. I always enjoyed when his dad and him used to come into the FSA office. He was a good stewart of his land.
Blessings to all the Larson’s family. 🙏
My deepest sympathy
I went to school with Doug as a youngster and teenage years. I remember him very fondly. I am so very sorry for your loss.