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

Norman L. Larson

June 18, 1931 - August 13, 2026

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