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Albert Larson Obituary
Larson Ph.D., Albert J. beloved husband of Mildred Larson, dear father of Douglas (Denise) Larson and Kelley (Traci Bryan) Larson, fond step-father of Kathleen (Bill) Wandro, James O'Rourke, Kelly O'Rourke, cherished grandfather of Kimberly, Nicholas and Lia, loving step-grandfather of Jennifer and Sean, devoted brother of Bill (Sandy Lucia) Larson. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Rd., at Northwest Hwy., Mt. Prospect. Services Wednesday, 12 noon, at the funeral home. Dr. Larson taught at the University of Illinois at Chicago for over thirty-five years. He earned nominations for the UIC Silver Circle Award for Excellence in teaching eleven times, winning this prestigious award six times between 1970 and 1999. Dr. Larson served as an adjunct professor in geographic studies at Carroll College, DePaul University, Northeastern University, Elmhurst College, North Central College, College of DuPage, Wilbur Wright Community College, and Harper Community College. An accomplished international lecturer, author, editor and consultant, Dr. Larson contributed to numerous textbooks and published over fifty articles in various geographic and anthropological journals. While his research travels circled the globe, Dr. Albert Larson will best be remembered for the perspective he inspired in thousands of students as he brought the world into their classroom. Memorials in lieu of flowers, to The University of Illinois at Chicago Scholarship Fund. Office of Special Scholarship Programs, 601 S. Morgan St., MC115, Chicago, IL 60607-7043. For info www.FriedrichsFH.com or 847-255-7800. 
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Kathleen Gienko
December 31, 2006
For the Family of Professor Larson
I was deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Professor Larson. I was introduced to Dr Larson as a freshman at UIC in Geography 101. He made a profound impact on me and my future. He was also instrumental in encouraging me to further my education and attain a Master's in Geography. As a result, I am a Geography and History teacher in the middle school level at St. Mary of the Angels School in Chicago. Even after all these years I still remember the "stories" he told the class that directly related to the topic he was teaching.
A few years ago, one of my students was in Professor Larson's class, at UIC, and told me how much he enjoyed it.
I also followed Dr. Larson by teaching at Wright college. Years ago he taught a travel and cultures class there and my parents attended and thought he was a wonderful teacher.
I guess at the end of our lives, it is always wonderful to know that in some small way we postively impacted someone's life for the better. Thank you Professor Larson for your encouragement and your love of Geography, they made me a better teacher and person.
May the Lord bless your soul.
Kathleen Gienko, B.S., M.A.
james Marran
December 31, 2006
To the family of Al Larson: Sincere sympathy from the members of the Board of Directors of the Geographic Society of Chicago on Al's passing. We value his years of service as a Board member in support of the Society's mission. We shall miss his prescence among us.
James Marran
December 31, 2006
To the family of Al Larson: Sincere sympathy form the members of the Board of Directors of the Geographic Society of Chicago. We value Al's years of service in support of the Society's mission.
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