Norman L. Larson

Norman L. Larson

June 18, 1931 - August 13, 2026

Obituary

DEFOREST - Norman LaVerne Larson, age 95, of DeForest, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on June 18, 1931, in Clinton, the son of Harry and Ella (Peterson) Larson.


Norman graduated from Westby High School in 1949. He was united in marriage to Donna Mae Baird on April 7, 1962. He was part owner and President of Meyer Larson Travel for 30+ years, retiring in 1994. Norman was an active member of Bethel Lutheran Church, The Shriners, and was also a member of the Masons and the Scottish Rites.


Norman enjoyed going to church and worshiping, playing cards with friends and family, watching football, doing puzzles with his grandkids, reading, learning about emerging technologies, and watching movies (James Bond, Star Wars and Star Trek, to name a few).


Norman is survived by his wife, Donna; sons, Eric Larson and Scott (Holly) Larson; sister, Arlene Watson; granddaughters, Claire, Elise, Lauren, Noelle and Jordan (Angie) Crisman; and great-grandchildren, Isiah, Lincoln and Rae-Lynn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Ella Larson; and his aunt, Amelia Korupp.


A memorial service with military honors will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

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Visitation
Sat Sep 5, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
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Memorial Service
Sat Sep 5, 2026 @ 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Military Honors
Sat Sep 5, 2026 @ 1:00 PM - 1:10 PM CDT
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A Memorial Tree was planted for Norman LaVerne Larson
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Madison
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Jamie Quanbeck
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My condolences to Eric and family. He sounds like a wonderful father and I’m keeping you in my thoughts. - Jamie Quanbeck
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Lauren (Kirby) Larson
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Hi! I'm on of Normans grandchildren and I just wanted to say, he is greatly missed. He is in such a better place now and we know he is doing better than how he was on this place we call earth. Jesus called him home and he followed. I went to your house the other day with Grandma, dad and Elise and I found the two books you would always read to me as I fell asleep on ur lap. We love you so much grandpa and we miss you!
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Terry Schar
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I shared many coffee breaks with Norm over the years. He was warm, friendly, pleasant to talk with, and tolerant of decent "Norsky" humor. He is missed. Terry Schar
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Frances Kosac
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Eric, despite all you've been through with caring for your elderly dad, you have been a light to all of us who love and adore you. Thank you for being the light for others. You and your family are in my prayers always. Sincerely, Frances Kosac

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