Stephen John Larko
February 22, 1950 - February 10, 2022
Stephen John Larko, of Tallahassee, Florida died February 10, 2022. He was born in Saint Joseph, Michigan, on February 22, 1950, to John P. and Norma M. Larko. He graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School (K-12) in 1968. He obtained an Associate in Arts from Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, MI in 1970. He graduated from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, in 1973 with a B.S. and in 1974 with a M.A. Steve left St. Joseph in 1976 and moved to Tallahassee, FL for warmer weather. He worked as a teacher at Rickards High School for 30 years. He loved teaching, especially young adults, in math and computer science to improve their functional literacy in this area. He worked in computer security for the State of Florida in the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Steve enjoyed people and was very kind to anyone he met. He was always happy and engaging and was very knowledgeable in the technical area. He loved food and always showed up just in time for a good meal. He is preceded in death by his parents, John P. and Norma M. Larko. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa (Justin) Myers; grandchildren, Cohen and Gavin Myers; siblings, James (Donna) Larko, Patricia (Jan) Nielsen, and Jean (Scott) Johnson; nieces, Jennifer (Patrick) McNamara and Angela (Scott) Breier. A graveside memorial service will be held on February 22, 2022, at 11:00 am at Roselawn Cemetery, Tallahassee, Florida. Todd Wahlquist with Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193, www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the Larko family with their arrangements.
Stephen John Larko, of Tallahassee, Florida died February 10, 2022. He was born in Saint Joseph, Michigan, on February 22, 1950, to John P. and Norma M. Larko. He graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School (K-12) in 1968. He obtained an Associate... View Obituary & Service Information