Robert L. Larson Sr., age 72 of Darlington, WI passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2008. He was born on February 6, 1936, the son of Martin and Lila (Moody) Larson in Willow Springs Township, Lafayette County. Robert was united in marriage to Marita M. Loeffelholz on October 16, 1955 in Darlington. He lived and farmed in Darlington Township all of his life.
Robert is survived by four children: Jeanie (Steve) Geiger of Monroe, WI, Robert (Debi) Larson Jr. of Darlington, Judy (Carl) Pielmeier of Darlington, and Jane Larson of Monroe; ten grandchildren: Jeffrey, Shannon and Michael Geiger, Kipp (Heather) Witters, Jarvis Witters, Christopher (Angela) Larson, Jesse Larson, Caleb Larson, and Karl and Kyle Pielmeier; three great-grandchildren; two brothers: Merle (Virginia) Larson and Dwayne "Dit" (Sally) Larson; one sister: Kay (Dale) Eicher of rural Darlington; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son: Martin Larson; one granddaughter: Kathleen Geiger; three brothers: George, Harold "Dutch" and Dwight Larson; and one sister: Lois Heimann.
Robert loved farming, going fishing and visiting with his friends. He was also an avid Packers fan.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at First Baptist Church in Darlington with Rev. Kevin Cernek of Martintown Community Church, Martintown, WI, officiating. Burial will be at Union Grove Cemetery, Darlington. A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, February 18, 2008 at Erickson Funeral Home, Darlington. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.
For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Robert's name.
Robert is survived by four children: Jeanie (Steve) Geiger of Monroe, WI, Robert (Debi) Larson Jr. of Darlington, Judy (Carl) Pielmeier of Darlington, and Jane Larson of Monroe; ten grandchildren: Jeffrey, Shannon and Michael Geiger, Kipp (Heather) Witters, Jarvis Witters, Christopher (Angela) Larson, Jesse Larson, Caleb Larson, and Karl and Kyle Pielmeier; three great-grandchildren; two brothers: Merle (Virginia) Larson and Dwayne "Dit" (Sally) Larson; one sister: Kay (Dale) Eicher of rural Darlington; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son: Martin Larson; one granddaughter: Kathleen Geiger; three brothers: George, Harold "Dutch" and Dwight Larson; and one sister: Lois Heimann.
Robert loved farming, going fishing and visiting with his friends. He was also an avid Packers fan.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at First Baptist Church in Darlington with Rev. Kevin Cernek of Martintown Community Church, Martintown, WI, officiating. Burial will be at Union Grove Cemetery, Darlington. A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, February 18, 2008 at Erickson Funeral Home, Darlington. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.
For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Robert's name.