Bio: Larson, Richard C. – Dr. of Education Degree (1975)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Larson, Thurber

----Source: Tribune/Record/Gleaner (Loyal, Wis.) 24 Apr 1975

Richard C. Larson, assistant professor of education and resident coordinator of educational field experiences at Wester Illinois University since 1964, was awarded a Dr. of Education degree at the University of Norther Colorado summer commencement.

Dr. Larson is a native of Silvis, Illinois, son of Mr. R.E. Larson of Loyal (Clark Co., Wis.), and the late Richard E. Larson. He was graduated from Greenwood High School, holds a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin, and an M.A. from Michigan State University.

After teaching at Dexter, Michigan, Unit District School, 1951-59, Dr. Larson was a teacher and supervisor of student teachers for Michigan State University at Olivet, Michigan Community High School, 1955-59, and instructor in the agriculture department and manager of the agronomy station at Western Illinois University, 1959-64.

Dr. Larson and his wife, the former Nancy Thurber, have two daughters, and two sons,a nd make their home in Peoria.