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Zachary Larson Obituary
Zachary Paul Larson, 24, of Appleton passed away Monday, March 9, 2015 after a valiant five-day battle with an illness. Zach was born April 11, 1990 in De Pere, WI and graduated from De Pere High School. He enrolled at UW-Madison and was soon accepted into the school of Mechanical Engineering. He was a Badger Fan and traveled to Pasadena in 2011 to attend the Rose Bowl. After graduation he celebrated by traveling with his father to tour the European cities of Amsterdam, Munich, Brussels and Bruges. Upon returning, he became an engineer with the fine people at Menasha Packaging in Neenah, WI.
Zach will be missed by all who experienced his wonderful personality, great attitude and loving heart. He had a fun way of making people feel at ease and could talk to most anyone. Because of that, he was loved by many friends. He cherished his vintage guitars that he loved to play. He enjoyed canoeing and fishing in the Boundary Waters, and was a fine shot with a shotgun.
Zach is survived by his parents, Paula and Daniel, De Pere; sister, Dana Jermstad, her husband Jesse and their son Lukas, De Pere; and his brother, Noah Larson, Appleton. He is also survived by grandparents Lowell and Carolyn Larson, Burlington, WI; his aunts and uncles: Douglas and Nancy Larson, Woodbury, MN; Marit and Tom Gorr, Wauwatosa, WI; David and Julie Larson, Downers Grove, IL; Mary and Greg Ritz, Noblesville, IN; Mark Wiker, Vero Beach, FL; and his cousins: Drake and Bennett Larson; Miles and Kirk Larson; Nicholas and Olivia Gorr; Nicole, Cameron and Nathan Ritz.
Zach was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Harry and Annie Wiker.
Visitation will be held Saturday, March 14 at Resurrection Catholic Church from 9:30 A.M. until the time of the funeral. The funeral liturgy will be held at 12 noon Saturday at Resurrection Catholic Church, 333 Hilltop Drive, Allouez with Most Rev. Robert F. Morneau officiating. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy a memorial fund has been established.
The family wishes to thank the St. Vincent Hospital ICU staff for their wonderful care and excellent approach in treating Zach; especially Dr. Manar Alshahrouri and his team.
Malcore Funeral Home, is assisting the family. Visit www.malcorefuneralhome.com to send an online condolence.
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Memories and Condolences
for Zachary Larson
Mona Pagel
March 5, 2019
Remembering your family today and holding you in prayer. Thank you for making a difference in this world.
Nancy Libdgren
March 5, 2016
Thinking of family
April 30, 2015
Dan and Family. I was so sorry to recently hear of the passing of your son. The loss of a child is so difficult. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marlene Regan-Osmanski
Mary Miceli-Wink
March 18, 2015
Dan and Family
I just wanted you to know how very sorry I am to hear of your son's passing. My heart and prayers are with you all. What a beautiful photo and sentiment of the mountian.
Sincerely
Mary Miceli-Wink
Terri Sipes
March 17, 2015
Paula, It is with deep sorrow that I send my condolences to you and your family. I will send prayers for strength as you search for healing through this tragedy.
Elaine Lambert
March 17, 2015
Dear Dan, Paula & Family
So sad to hear about the loss of your son, Zach. My prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. God Bless you.
March 16, 2015
Dear Paula, Dan, Dana, Noah, family and friends,
I am a stranger to you but my friend Mary Schuning told me about the loss of your beloved son. Words cannot express to you my sympathy, and the sorrow you must feel at your son's passing. I am deeply sorry. I will pray for your comfort.
Sincerely, Erin Murphy
Tom & Cathy Bornfleth
March 15, 2015
Dear Dan, Paula and family,
So sad to hear the news about Zach. Can not imagine what it must to like to lose a child. Holding you in our hearts and prayers as you deal with this huge loss. Hugs
Mary Schuning
March 15, 2015
Dear Paula, Dan, family and friends, No words can explain how I feel about your loss. I pray for God's comfort now and in the days to come.
Nancy Lindgren
March 14, 2015
Paula, Dan, Dana, Noah, family and friends,
We are so very deeply sorry to hear of Zach's passing. We will be holding you in our prayers.
Nancy & Dan Lindgren, Melanie (Lindgren) Martin, Jenna (Lindgren) Nemec, and Kevin (St. Anne's and DPHS)
Vic & Mary Jo Van Gemert
March 14, 2015
We just heard about Zach's passing as we have been traveling. So shocked & saddened by this news. You are all in our prayers.
March 14, 2015
Please know we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Sending much love and strength to help you through this time.
Randi and Jeff Mann
March 14, 2015
Dear Larson Family,
You are all in our Thoughts and Prayers today as you say your final goodbyes to Zach, very loved, never to be forgotten.
Our sincere Condolences,
Paul and Shirley Satterlund
Mark Manders
March 14, 2015
Dan and Paula,
Please accept my most sincere condolences. Such a tragic loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shelley Kyriagis
March 13, 2015
Dear Larson family,
We send you our deepest sympathies on the loss of your fine son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin. May his memory be eternal.
Shelley and Ben Kyriagis (Nancy's Sister)
Meg Anderson
March 13, 2015
Words cannot express my heartache for all of you as you navigate this most devastating of losses. My most sincere condolences...
Paul Kracun and Family
March 13, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of your beloved son Zach. I had the privilege of meeting Zach a couple of years ago at Menasha, and got to know him well more recently, while working with him on the new Corrugator project at Menasha's Chicago plant. He was an exceptional young man. His positive attitude and likeable manners touched everyone he came in contact with, especially me. I am honored to have known him. May he Rest among the Angels in Eternal Peace..
Rachel Myers
March 13, 2015
Dear Larson family, my thoughts , prayers, & heart is with you throughout these difficult days.
Caitlin
March 13, 2015
Zach - though our time together in Madison was short, I will always cherish the memories we had together on and off campus. You were a genuine friend to us all and always lit up the room with your smile and positive energy. My thoughts go out to your family and loved ones.
Samantha Komis
March 13, 2015
I am deeply saddened by the news of Zack's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
March 13, 2015
Steve and I were both heartbroken to hear of Zach's death. Paula and Dan and Dana and Noah - you're in our thoughts and prayers as you walk through this grief. I remember bumping tummies, Paula, when you were pregnant with Zach and I was pregnant with Steph... Steve and Marcie Kaplan
March 13, 2015
My condolences. May you find comfort knowing that God is near you and is a refuge during this difficult time.
Psalms 9:9
Rick Wilkinson
March 13, 2015
From the entire team at Alliance Machine Systems, please accept our deepest condolences. Our entire team enjoyed working with Zach. He will be missed.
Samantha Reinhart
March 12, 2015
zach..for the short time we knew eachother..i felt like we knew eachother for a lifetime. You are such a gifted spiritual soul that has been removed from the physical world. I am very honored to be the leasing agent to have found you your apartment and ill miss our ghost adventure coversations. I will see you again someday . My prayers are for the larson family and everyone who ooved and cared for zach.
Lynn Vershum
March 12, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. I worked with Zach on a project a couple of years ago and really enjoyed getting to know him. He was a good engineer that worked hard and was pleasure to work with.
Ron Timm
March 12, 2015
Zach, It is hard to accept that I won't see a text from you or your number pop up on my phone. I prayed everyday that God would spare you, but he must have needed a great engineer and friend. I will always remember our travels together and your big smile and positive attitude. Until we meet again in Heaven, so long.
Mona Pagel
March 12, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss and I will keep your family in my prayers. Mona
Debi & Shawn Erickson
March 12, 2015
Dan, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Ruth & Bill Westover
March 12, 2015
Paula,Dan,Dana & Noah our heartfelt sadness at your loss of Zach. We started praying last week when we learned he was so ill. He is now in the arms of the Lord may you find some peace in that. We continue to pray for all of you to have strength. Jackson Deana David and Will send their prays as well God bless you.
william westover
March 12, 2015
the world was a better place with zachary in it. you are one of the nicest families i have ever met. you are in my heart and prayers.
Dianne Briggs
March 11, 2015
You have my most heartfelt sympathy.
John and Peggy Simonis
March 11, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we hold Zach deep in our hearts. Our love and blessings go out to each of you in this time of loss. We love you Zach
Kurt & Gail Heyrman
March 11, 2015
Let Jesus hold your hand as you grieve the loss of Zach and his future with you. Jesus is everywhere; know that he is with Zachary.in heaven. Zachary, for sure, is telling Him about his great family. We do not understand God's plan but someday we will. The blessing is in how lucky you were to know and love Zach for the time you had.
Kay Kniefel
March 11, 2015
I was blessed to have gotten to know Zach while he spent time in Lakeville. He was a very special young man and I can only imagine how proud of him you were and what a loss you are feeling. My best wishes that your fond memories and the love of family & friends will give you peace. I will forever remember his smile and kind spirit.
Prentice Eager
March 11, 2015
Incredibly sad to hear this news. I was lucky to get to know Zach through living on the same floor in Witte Hall in our freshman year at UW-Madison. He was truly a great person to be around. He was always completely unassuming and someone you could easily talk to about absolutely anything. My heart is heavy thinking of his loss, and although I never had the pleasure to meet any of you, his family, I'm definitely keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Patti Van Rens
March 11, 2015
My deepest sympathies to your family. May you find comfort, strength and courage from your faith. Blessings and prayers to each of you.
Kirk Hirst
March 11, 2015
My deepest sympathies to you guys. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Hirst Family
Bonnie Nussbaum
March 11, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Zach's death. Sending my thoughts and prayers your way as you cope with this loss.
March 11, 2015
Our deepest condolences go out to the Larson family. We wish you the comfort of family, friends and faith during this difficult time.
Lisa Kain
CMD Corporation
Julie W.
March 11, 2015
Dana & Family, No words can express how deeply sorry I am at your loss. Zach will live on in your hearts forever until you meet again. I hope the knowledge of all the love & prayers that are being sent your way can be of some comfort.
Diana Maurer
March 11, 2015
Words cannot express how sad we are to have lost you so young.
We shared many laughs, and I looked forward to your visits.
My deepest sympathies to your family and all that loved you dearly.
Bridgette Miller
March 11, 2015
Very sad to hear of the news. I was lucky to have known Zach for the short time that I did. He was a genuinely nice guy and I know that he will be greatly missed by all who knew him!! My condolences to the Larson Family.
Connie Brown
March 11, 2015
Zach will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Adam Bastien
March 11, 2015
Zach was a great person, and a good friend of mine. He will be missed by many. My heart goes out to his family.
Kelly Schulz
March 11, 2015
I will always remember Zach for his Kindness and that special glowing smile which was contagious with anyone who came in contact with him. Zach has touched many lives and will be missed by many. You have our sympathy for your loss.
Jane Boettcher
March 11, 2015
Zach was a great friend and coworker. We laughed and talked about adventures more than we worked. He was a free spirit with a kind heart. I'll miss you 'Zach Attack'. Thanks for the Starbucks.
My deepest sympathy to the Larson family.
Char Chase
March 11, 2015
May God give your loved ones the strength to get through this tragic loss. Rest in paradise Sweet Zach!
Gretchen & Michael Mattingly & Winn
March 11, 2015
Larson family - our hearts go out to you. Our prayers and love to you all.
You're above the mountains now Zach. Meet you there in due time...
Jane Boettcher
March 11, 2015
Bradley Hotchkiss
March 11, 2015
Larson family - we all are grieving along with you, as Zach truly was a special guy who touched every one he met in a positive way. He will be missed, but he is now resting peacefully in his eternal home with hisheavenly Father. Zach - until we meet again.
Brenda Kielman
March 11, 2015
Dana -
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Liz Benecke
March 11, 2015
Dana and family- My heart aches for all of you and your immeasurable loss of Zach. Prayers for peace and strength for all of you.
Joy Schabow
March 10, 2015
So very, very sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts continuing........
Amanda Brandt
March 10, 2015
My coworkers and I always got an enormous smile on our faces when we saw you as an arrival for our hotel. Loved spending hours with you in the lobby talking about anything and everything. Loved comparing stories about my son and your little nephew Lucas. He was so blessed to have you as an awesome uncle! I know you loved that little boy to pieces and will be looking after him pain free from up above.. sending so much love and prayers to everyone that new Zach.. he made the world a better place with his repeated kind words genuine personality
Millaine and Greg Stodola
March 10, 2015
My heart and prayers go out to your family. Lean on God and this community of friends. Zach you are so loved. Thank you for the years of wonderful memories. Gone to heaven far too soon, but not wothout making a major impact on the lives of so many.
Erin & Mike LeMere
March 10, 2015
Paula, Dan, Noah, Dana & Jesse - Wish there was something that could take this pain away from you. Zach was so beloved by so many. Thank you for sharing your kind-hearted, funny, thoughtful Zach with us. Sending prayers for healing as you grieve this enormous loss. Love you!
Karen Flegel
March 10, 2015
God needed Zach at this time.
Larson family, remember all the good times and celebrate his life.
Zachary Osterberg
March 10, 2015
Heaven gained an angel. You have an amazing personality and I am so thankful that I met you because you were working at Menasha and stayed at our hotel. You always made me and my coworkers smile, we will forever cherish the memories and laughs. My prayers are with your family. Love the other Zach and the rest of the Holiday Inn from Lakeville.
Peg & Steve Savoie
March 10, 2015
Dan, Paula and family,
Our prayers are with you. We're thinking of you and praying that you find peace in your hearts.
Leslee Schneider
March 10, 2015
Zach had a lovely, charming, unassuming style. I was lucky know him through Menasha Packaging when different projects we worked on brought us to the same locations. He truly was a joy to be around! Our hearts are heavy thinking of his loss and pray with you, his family, for peace and comfort.
Sarah Hansen
March 10, 2015
You will be missed Zach! Your personality could make anyone feel special...you were just one of those people who brought happiness to any room. You sure brightend my day every time you came to say hi to me in the front lobby! My heart goes out to the family!
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