Larry Olson

Larry G. Olson, age 70, of Stoughton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, at his home, after a battle with cancer and heart disease. He was born on Nov. 28, 1937, in Viola, the son of Julius and Rennette (Severson) Olson. Larry married Anna Hawkinson on June 16, 1956. She preceded him in death in March 1978. He then married Beverly Fumuso in 1980. Larry worked at the General Motors plant in Janesville, starting in March 1955, then transferred to Lordstown, Ohio, in 1967. He then returned to Janesville and retired after 29 years of service. After Larrys retirement, he worked in real estate. Larry loved a good game of blackjack. Bev and Larry spent the last 20 years traveling in their motor home, spending winters in Florida with friends. He is survived by his wife, Bev; five children, Lorrie (Lowell) Craig of Janesville, Linda (Bruce) Schultz of Edgerton, Lisa (Dale) Block of Stoughton, Lu Ellen (Jim) Jacobson of Edgerton and Londa (Randy) Rusch of Janesville; two step children, Gary Fumuso of Madison and Judy Fumuso of Wausau; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert (Nancy) Olson of Wewahitchka, Fla.; many of the Hawkinson family; and a special friend, B.W. Larry was preceded in death by a step daughter, Dawn Fumuso; and a brother, Orlan Olson. A memorial service will be held at CENTRAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 100 W. Rollin St., Edgerton, at noon on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, with the Rev. Jim Johnson presiding. Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. The family would like to thank Dr. Longo and the nursing staff at University Hospital, HospiceCare Inc., Dawn Reiniger at Hematology and Nancy Turman at Chemotherapy for their care and compassion.