Ottumwa District 89 Republican Born in Elk Horn, Feb. 1, 1941, daughter of Einar and Marie Leistad. Attended Elk Horn-Kimballton Community schools, graduated in 1959. Married Richard Larsen of Elk Horn, have 2 sons and 1 daughter. A Realtor, serves as Vice President of the Ottumwa Board of Realtors. Member of First Lutheran Church, Ottumwa Area Chamber of Commerce, Ottumwa Area Development Corporation, League of Women Voters, Iowa Junior Miss Development Corporation. First term.