Richard Larson
Richard T. “Dick” Larson, 88, Greenwood, died peacefully at home on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, surrounded by his family. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, with visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greenwood. Rev. Stanislaus Michael Antony officiated, and burial followed in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, with military rites conducted by Greenwood American Legion Post 238.
Richard Thomas Larson was born on Feb. 3, 1934, in Prairie Farm, the son of Alf M. and Josephine M. (Katrein) Larson. His family later moved to Dallas, and then to Greenwood, where he graduated from Greenwood High School in 1952. Dick joined the Navy on Nov. 4, 1952, where he served on a destroyer escort during the Korean War, until his honorable discharge on Oct. 29, 1956. He was united in marriage to Corrine J. Hare, on May 7, 1955, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. After his discharge from the Navy, they moved back to Greenwood to raise their eight children. Dick was employed at Speich Tractor, Plautz Brothers and Barr Enterprises, all while running his own accounting business for over 50 years.
Dick had many interests including hunting, fishing, camping and canoeing. He was an active member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Holy Name Society, a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 238, served as city clerk, coached Little League and the woman’s softball team (Larson’s Ladies), was a Boy Scout leader, and was known for his famous brats at many community events.
He will be dearly missed by his wife, Corrine, of Greenwood; his children, Mark (Trish) Larson of Greenwood, James (Karen) Larson of Horicon, Lisa (Joel) Kastner of Owen, David Larson of Greenwood, Lynn Vollrath of Springfield, Ill., Laura (Dave) Toburen of Greenwood and Jon (Alecia) Larson of Sacramento, Calif.; 15 grandchildren, Amy Larson, Adam Larson, Megan Larson, Brian (Shannon) Larson, Cassandra (Brad) Pareis, Michael Lynn Larson, Shawn (Kim) Kolano, Kaitlin (Jesse) Raine, Tylor Larson, Nikki Verhulst, Brody (Kayli) Vollrath, Jordan Toburen, Dane Toburen, Devin Toburen and Elijah Thompson; 15 great-grandchildren with one on the way; one sister, Sharon Brzezinski of Muskego; one brother, Don (Chris) Larson of Butler, Tenn.; one daughter-in-law, Laura (Bernie) Kolano of Greenwood; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Michael Larson; one daughterin-law, Lori Larson; and many great friends. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home, Greenwood, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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