J. William Larson Obituary (1911 - 2004)

J. WILLIAM LARSON J. William "Bill" Larson, age 92, of Menomonie, WI died Sunday, June 27, 2004 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. He was born Dec. 10, 1911 in the Town of Lucas, Dunn Co., WI to Ole and Anna (Alseth) Larson. Bill attended Tramway grade school and then completed Dunn County Agriculture School. After his schooling, he farmed on the home farm in the Town of Lucas for many years. Bill and his brothers "The Larson 9" played ball together for many years, with their father as coach and on various other teams. Bill married the former Beverly Erickson on Dec. 10, 1954 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Menomonie. They farmed in the Town of Sherman until retiring in 1978. After retiring they built a home on Tainter Lake. They enjoyed dancing at the 500 Club, fishing and traveling to Las Vegas. Beverly preceded Bill in death in 1982. In retirement Bill enjoyed shooting pool with his many friends and relatives and continued to shoot pool in tournaments until this past spring. He also enjoyed the trips to Florida with his daughters, taking rides in the country and eating out. Bill was a member of the N.F.O. and Moose Lodge #1584. He was a long time member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, recently rejoining Christ Lutheran Church, his family church. Bill had a special bond with his grandchildren and looked forward to the time they spent together. "Wild Bill" will be remembered fondly by everyone whose life he touched. Bill is survived by: 3 daughters and 1 son Debbie Anderson of Eau Claire Denise Larson (Roland Hall) of Foster Mark Larson of Providence, RI Carolyn Larson of Menomonie A stepson, Steve (Claire) Hove of River Falls 11 grandchildren Bill Barnes, Kerrie Barnes, Cory Anderson, Teri (Mark) Levezow, Matthew Hintzman, Tony Hall, Kelly Hall, Alex Hall, Scott Hove, Jeff Hove & Angie Hove 5 great-grandchildren 1 brother, George (Ellie) Larson of Menomonie Nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends And a special friend, Cindy, who was like a daughter He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Beverly; 1 son, Gene Barnes; 7 brothers, Sam, Roy, Carl, Oscar, Boyd, Louie and Andy; and 2 sisters, Julia Teegarden and Viola Stewart. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Thursday, July 1, 2004 at Christ Lutheran Church in Menomonie, with Rev. Geoff Scott officiating. Burial will be in Teegarden Cemetery in the Town of Lucas. Family and friends may call at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday and at the church one hour prior to the service on Thursday.