Edward E. Larson, known as Ed, Eddie, or Big Ed to those he loved, passed away
suddenly in his home in Crawfordsville, Indiana on January 3, 2022 at the age of 64.
Born on October 13, 1957 in East Chicago, Indiana he was one of five children to
parents Guy and Margaret Larson.
Ed graduated from Lake Central High School in St. John, Indiana in 1975. He worked at
Larson Realty in Lake County, Indiana with his parents, and then at the steel mill before
moving to Las Vegas. When he returned to Indiana in the 1990s, he moved to
Crawfordsville and became the Course Superintendent at the Crawfordsville Country
Club, a position he's held proudly for 25 years. Ed loved the club and became friends
with many of the members. He had a positive influence on the young people who
worked for him and in the lives of the many people he befriended. He loved
horse-racing, sports, bingo, music, and watching his children and grandchildren grow
into compassionate, kind, and hard-working people. He cared about many people and
wanted what was best for everyone he knew. He will be missed by many.
Surviving family include: son, Anthony Krupa-Larson (wife, Andrea Szostek-Krupa) and
grandson, AJ Krupa, of Granger, Indiana; son, Brandon (wife, Jenny) Barkley, and
grandchildren, Evelyn, Virginia, and Luke Barkley of Jackson Hole, Wyoming; sister,
Sue Nagy (nephew, CJ Nagy; niece, Becky Nagy; great-niece, Suzie Wellin (Bryce
Wellin)); brother, Mike Larson (nieces, Christen Thompson, Kim Larson-Casey;
nephews, Craig Larson (wife, Meghan) and Eric Larson (wife, Carrie); and many great
nieces, nephews, and cousins. Surviving friends include: Jeff Mccandless and Wayne
Hubbard.
He is preceded in death by parents, Guy and Margaret Larson; sisters, Mary-Ellen and
Roberta "Bobbie" Larson; sister-in-law, Carole Larson; and many aunts and uncles.
A celebration of Ed's life will be held at the Crawfordsville Country Club. from 2 to 4 PM on Friday, Jan. 14th.

Cremation arrangements were made through Burkhart
Funeral Home.