MADISON - Larry Dean Midthun, age 85, of Madison, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, at his home. He was born on November 29, 1938, in Madison, Wis., the son of Theodore and Marie (Aers) Midthun.

Larry graduated from Deerfield High School in 1957. Larry proudly served in the U.S. Army shortly after the Korean War. On June 22, 1963, he married Roberta (Bryant) Midthun at Luther Memorial Church in Madison, Wis.

Larry worked as a Route Salesman at Gardner Baking Company; while there he won a contest for the highest sales and best display, competing with stores across the nation. After that, he owned a franchise in Archway Cookies before retiring in 1999. In his retirement, he enjoyed his time in Florida in the winter months playing cards, listening to live music and socializing with friends. His other favorite things in life were family camping trips, Christmas, ice cream and sharing his quick wit and great sense of humor with those around him. Larry also volunteered as an usher for many years at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Madison.

Larry is survived by his wife, Roberta; son, Steven (Kris) Midthun; daughter, Paula (Nathan) Reis; grandchildren, Abigail Reis and Nolan Reis; sisters, Mary Lou Lund, Gloria (Henry) Horstmann; sisters-in-law, Lynn Midthun, Shirley Midthun, Lucille Lansing and Mary Wampfler; brother-in-law, Palmer Christen; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Betty (LaVerne) Gulseth, JoAnn Midthun and Linda (Richard) Bongard; brothers, John Midthun, Theodore Midthun and Thomas Midthun; sisters-in-law, Virginia (John) Petersen, Phyllis (Paul) Ulrich and Janet Christen; and brothers-in-law, Robert Lansing, Kenneth (Beverly and Vergalene) Bryant and Robert Wampfler.

A celebration of life will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 1, 2024, with Pastor Katya Ouchakof presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 12 noon until the time of the service on Monday.

Special thank you to his neighbors, Joe and Emilia, Agrace HospiceCare, Cornerstone respite workers and Dr. Sabina Agrawal, VA Medical Center.

Donations in Larry’s memory may be made to Agrace HospiceCare or the Wounded Warrior Project. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761

Larry Dean Midthun

November 29, 1938 - June 24, 2024

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