Keri Jo Espinal, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2025, at her home in Dallas, WI.
Keri was born on April 8, 1972, in Amery, WI to Joe E. and Betty J. (Ostenson) Larson. She attended Bloomer High School and graduated with the Class of 1990. Keri enjoyed taking care of others, going boating, having cookouts, bonfires and being around her dogs and family.
Keri is survived by her mother: Betty Larson; son: Samy (MJ Redcloud) Espinal; sister: Michelle (Kyle) Rufledt; fiancé: Scott Fox; two step-daughters: Kayla (Ben Barfknecht) Fox and Crystal (Raymond Helling III) Fox; two step-grandchildren: Autumn and Dante; care-giver for: Jacob Carlson; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father: Joe Larson; two sons: Juan Espinal and Seth Larson; and two infant siblings: Jolene and Robert Larson.
A visitation will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 PM on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer with a memorial service beginning at 3:00 PM. A luncheon will follow at the Bloomer Moose Lodge. Burial will be held at a later date.
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1516 Larson St, Bloomer, WI 54724

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