Warren Larson

MADISON-Warren L. Larson passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, at Agrace Hospicecare at the age of 90. He was born on July 24, 1925, in Madison, the son of Gustav and Thea (Langeteig) Larson. Warren graduated from Madison East High School in 1943 and joined the Merchant Marines. Following the war he continued to serve in the U.S. Air Force until 1952. He married Anna Mary Caravello on Dec. 19, 1953, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Warren worked for Wisconsin Power & Light for a few years and then began his career with the U.S. Post Office as a mail carrier, mostly in the Monona Drive and Schofield Street area. He was the Union Steward during most of his time there, looking out for the wellbeing of his fellow workers. He retired in 1985. Warren was an avid golfer who also enjoyed gardening, and was very passionate about his apple trees. He was also a very loving and devoted father who enjoyed his family. Warren is survived by his wife, Anna, of 62 years; children, Warren J. (Myrna) Larson of San Antonio, Texas, Rod Larson of Madison and Cathy (Jim) Gryzynger of Stoughton; grandchildren, Laura Larson, Matthew Larson and Cristen Gryzynger; great-grandchildren, Eli and M.J.; sisters, JoAnne (Dick) Sutherland of Madison and Sue Waldorf of Madison; and many loving family members. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Leona Fernholz and Betty Lind; and brother, Russ Larson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 11:30 a.m., on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, with Father John Silva presiding. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, and also at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church or Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420