Paul Robert Larson

Paul Robert Larson obituary

Paul Robert Larson

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Oct

17

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2:00 p.m.

Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories

4200 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

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17

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4200 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

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Paul Larson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Funeral Home on Oct. 9, 2025.

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Paul Robert Larson, 82, of North English, passed away on Tuesday October 7, 2025. Services are 2:00 p.m. Friday October 17, 2025, at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Inurnment: Cedar Memorial Park Mausoleum. Cedar Memorial Certified Celebrant Randy Walton will officiate.

Paul was born November 26, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Richard and Dorothy ( Jones) Larson. He married Sally J. Eves on July 12, 1960, in the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Paul was an Electrician for IBEW 405 for 45 years. He served in the United States Navy active duty 1961-1965. He was a member of IBEW 405 for 55 years. He used to enjoy boating, dancing, family events and traveling.

Paul is survived by his wife of 65 years in marriage, Sally Larson, his son, Robert Larson of North English, his grandkids, Jeremy and Cristy Heldt of Cedar Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Becky in 2020.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

17

Service

2:00 p.m.

Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories

4200 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Send Flowers

Oct

17

Inurnment

Cedar Memorial Park Mausoleum

4200 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Send Flowers

Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.