James S. Larson

James "Jim" S. Larson, of Tomah, died Monday, January 9, 2023, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in LaCrosse. He was born on May 27, 1939, to Harold and Stella (Everson) Larson. He was united in marriage to Sharon Downing on April 4, 1959, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wilton. She preceded him in death on June 22, 2002. Jim and Sharon had moved to a farm right outside of Wilton. Later on, they moved to Kenosha where he worked for American Motors. They moved to Tomah, where he worked at Sorenson's Lumberyard. In 2001, he retired from the Goodwill as a maintenance man. Jim was a faithful member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and served as one of the money counters. He was known for being an avid hunter and fisherman as well as a legend of the trout stream. He was passionate about passing his knowledge onto the younger generation. Jim enjoyed gardening and grooming his lawn. He loved the birds and kept them fed all winter. He was a beloved husband to Sharon Rose, and a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother.
He is survived by 2 sons Pat (Beth) of Hillsboro, Terry (Trena) of Omro, 2 daughters Lori (Dave Peterson) Larson of the Twin Cities, Traci Bradley of Tunnel City, his grandchildren Russell Bradley Jr. (Kelly), Brandon Larson, Kaylee (Chris) Mace, Westin (Kayla) Larson, Brianna (Nick) Jensen, Amanda (Josh) Martin, Erin (Taylor) Buckles, Tinell Larson, and Teana Larson. Great grandchildren Chace, Kayden, Alivia, Calvin, Hallie, Ryan, Ariella, Eliana, Alyssa, Noah, Willow, and Elizabeth, Brothers and sisters Freida (Willis) Hutchins of New Lisbon, Sandra (Bill) Otto of Florida, Sharon (Kenneth) Oldenburg of Stoddard, Thomas (Nancy) Larson of LaCrosse, Dennis Larson of Grants Pass, OR, Jerry (Yvonne) Larson of Tunnel City, Stephen (Roberta) Larson of Tomah, Gene Oelke of Tomah and Ardeen Farmer of LaCrosse, Sisters-in-law Sandra (Bob) Noth of Tomah and Nettie Yvonne (Jerry) Larson of Tunnel City
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Evelyn Oelke, Karon Haldeman, Hazel Kelly, 2 brothers-in-law John Farmer and LaVern Haldeman.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023, 11:00 A.M. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 310 Elizabeth St. Tomah, WI 54660. Pastor David Dahl will officiate. Burial at the Greenfield Cemetery, Tunnel City.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, 801 E. Monowau St. Tomah, and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com