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Kenneth Larson Obituary
Larson, Kenneth George
MADISON - Kenneth George Larson, age 95, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at Madison Pointe Senior Care. He was born on July 17, 1925, in Alexandria, Minn., the son of George and Bertha (Koeplin) Larson. Ken graduated from Alexandria High School in 1943. He married Hazel Lobb on Aug. 10, 1946, in Madison.
Ken served in the U.S. Navy as Radioman 2nd Class in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He worked as an autobody mechanic, for Schappe Pontiac and Don Miller Pontiac, retiring in 1982. Ken was a cubmaster and first scoutmaster of Troop 132, Four Lakes Council. He earned the Silver Beaver and Woodbadge and was Vigil Member of Order of the Arrow, Tichora Lodge. Ken was on the board of social ministry at Messiah Lutheran Church, as well as serving in social ministry at the city level in Madison. He enjoyed trout fishing…he'd catch it, and clean it, but he wouldn't eat it! Ken did Native American beadwork on his many looms. For his grandchildren, "Grandpa was only two years old!"
Ken is survived by his daughter, Barbara DeMars; sons, George and Michael; grandchildren; and sisters, Marian Botzet and Sr. Georgine Larson OSF. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel; his parents; his stepmother, Marie; and his brother, Raphael "Mike."
A private service and private burial will be held. Friends and family who wish to view services via LIVE STREAM may visit Messiah Lutheran's web page at http://messiahchurch.com/ at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020.
Memorials may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Samantha
November 12, 2020
I had the privilege of working with Ken at Madison Pointe Senior Living where he resided. Ken was such a sweet man whom was loved by all! Ken always made everyone smile and had a great sense of humor. All staff at Madison Pointe knew how much Ken loved sweet things, so they would always make sure that his cake, ice cream or whatever the dessert was, that Ken got a "good portion." Ken would rarely turn down his sweet stuff and coffee. He will be very missed by us at MP very, very much. We will also miss seeing his sons Mike and George as well. They are all family and we are so lucky to have had the honor of working with Ken and his sons. Madison Pointe won't be the same without him. He was so very loved...
Zelda Droster
November 11, 2020
Marvin and I send our deepest sympathy. What a nice man Ken was and we have a piece of his beadwork. Marv and Ken worked together at SchappePontiac/Don Miller. Big hugs to Ken's family.
Geri
November 11, 2020
I loved Ken. He told me to call him Grampa. So, I did. We met in the late 90's because of a Spool of Thread. We enjoyed Heddle Bead Weaving. He was a wonderful Man. We would never run out of things to talk about. He was someone that you don't meet everyday. Heart of Gold, and A Lot Of Love for those that needed it.
God Speed and Many Blessings Grampa
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