Albert “Russell” Larson

Albert “Russell” Larson, 81, Jim Falls, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Monday, May 30, 2022.

Albert, well known as “Russell” was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls, Feb. 13, 1941, to Ludger and Pearl (Smith) Larson.

He grew up and met his wife, Sandra Irene (Potaczek) Larson, and had five sons.

Russell worked 26 years, at the Cornell Paper Mill, until it closed, followed by woodworking. He also served in the United States Army.

He cherished his home in Luck, on Big Round Lake, where he made many memories with his family and grandchildren until 2008. He was a hunter, a gardener, fisherman, card player and most of all, was a hard-working family man.

Russell was a son, husband, father, grandfather, friend and was loved by everyone.

He is survived by his wife – Sandra Larson; sons and daughters-in-laws – Albert (Cheryl) Larson, Jeff (Millissa) Larson, Jason Larson (Bobbi Jo Sweeney), Jamie (Stephanie) Larson and Tye (Jessica) Larson; 13 grandchildren – Ashley, Kayla, Shawnae, Nathan, Caitlin, Ryan, Kirsten, Wyatt, Jadyn, Ava, Joey, Landon and Brynlee “Sweet Pea” Larson; brother – Clifford (Connie) Larson, Gerry (Michelle) Cowell and Robert (Mary) Cowell.

He was preceded in death by his parents – Ludger, Pearl and William “Bill” Larson; and his siblings, as Russell wrote “my family as I know it” – Francis Lavern Smith, Eugene Carl Larson, Edward Larson, Bucky Larson and Leroy Larson, Dorthy Irene Larson, William Larson, Ardeth (Larson) Kvapil and Olive “Joan” (Larson) Wolf.

A brief memorial service will be held by Father John Potaczek Friday, June 10, starting at 2 p.m., at the Anson Town Hall, followed by a celebration of life, from 2-5 p.m., in Jim Falls.

Borton-Leiser Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cornell, is in charge of arrangements.