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Gerald Larsen

1928 - 2015

Gerald Larsen obituary, 1928-2015, Chicago, IL

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1928

DIED

2015

Gerald Larsen Obituary

Gerald Larsen Resident of Willowbrook, IL passed away peacefully on 01/04/2015. Born in Denver, Co. 04/23/1928, graduated from East high school, joined the Navy and served as a flight radio operator in NATS quadron in the South Pacific. Graduated from the University of Colorado with BS in Civil Engineering. Supervised Construction and Operations of the Jardine Water Purification Plant in Chicago for 30+ years. Registered PE in IL. and CO. Survived by loving wife Particia for 61 years, sons Kurt (Sophak), and Dave, and Grandchildren Ryan and Erik. His family will welcome friends at a Remembrance Gathering at a later date. At Jerry's request please omit flowers and memorial donations.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jan. 8 to Jan. 11, 2015.

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David Larsen

May 24, 2015

Thank you George and Brien for your kind words.
He was a frank, straightforward man of few words always about meaning what you say, and saying what you mean. Like many a westerner. Once he told me to go out and get a steak dinner every month. I think he knew life was too damn short.

Brien Comerford

March 28, 2015

Mr. Gerald Larsen was one of the nicest men I ever met. I played tennis with him at Wildwood park. He was brilliant and modest. My best thoughts and prayers for him. His sons Dave and Kurt have been longtime friends of mine. Mrs. Larsen is a very commendable person too. God bless all of them.

Gerry Muskie fishing

George Trenda

January 12, 2015

Gerry was a good friend and coworker at JWPP.
He was also a pretty good Muskie fisherman also.
If you ever needed help for anything, he was always there. When he was not out fishing, he was relaxing reading a book.

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