Donald J Larson
August 16, 1932 - January 21, 2022
Obituary
OREGON - Donald Joseph “Don” Larson, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Donald was born at home in Beaver Dam, on August 16, 1932.
Don was raised on his family’s farm in Otsego, Wisconsin, and graduated from Rio High School in 1950. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Germany. Don was discharged from the Army in 1955. He met Lila on a double blind date, and they were married on June 28, 1958. Donald was employed at Manchester’s Department store, the United States Postal Service (retiring in 1993), and as an usher at the Alliant Energy Center (retiring in 2016). Don played outfield for many years for Bee’s Tavern, in Madison, was a lifelong Packers fan, enjoyed fishing and camping, and most importantly, spending time with his family, extended family, and his friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, David; his parents, Peter and Marie (Pfeiffer) Larson; and his brother, Clarence. He is survived by his wife, Lila (Lobeck) Larson; daughter, Suzanne McGuire; sons, Michael Larson (Karen Dunn Larson) and Joel Larson; and his grandchildren, Ryan Larson (Jenna Furger Larson), Adam Larson, Daniel McGuire, Kyle Larson and Elizabeth McGuire.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 651 N Main Street, Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park Street, Oregon, from 4 p.m. to 7p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Thursday.
Don’s family wants to thank the Oregon EMS service, the health care team on 8 SW at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, as well as Agrace HospiceCare and St. Mary’s hospice for their care and comfort provided to Don.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Don’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Diabetes Association.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park St.
(608) 835-3515