Ronald Larson
September 03, 1949 - November 28, 2018
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Ronald H. "Ronnie" Larson, age 69 of Darlington, WI formerly of Shullsburg, WI passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at UW-Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born September 3, 1949 in Monroe, WI the son of Harold and Anna (Benson) Larson. He served in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1970. Ronnie was united in marriage to Valita R. Waugh on November 23, 1971 in Freeport, IL. Ronnie grew up in Shullsburg. He worked at Kelly Springfield in Freeport, IL for 30 years before retiring in 2005. In 2004, Ronnie moved to Darlington where he has resided since. Ronnie is survived by his wife at home; his daughters: Kathleen (Jeff) Kerr of Orangeville, IL, Jennifer (Scott) Johnston and Samantha (Terry) Edge both of Darlington; 6 grandchildren; and six sisters: Christine (Steve) Unbehaun of Shullsburg, Yvonne (Bruce) Kraus of Belmont, WI, Bonnie (Jerry) Gilbertson of Fennimore, WI, Pam Champion of Darlington, Diane Larson of Madison, and Caroline Doubler of Warren, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother: Donald Bennett and one sister: Joan Larson in infancy. Ronnie was a proud member of McCann-Richards American Legion Post #105 of Shullsburg. He cherished the time he spent with his family and loved to pick on his grandchildren. In his younger years he was an avid outdoorsman where he enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing. Ronnie will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Erickson Funeral Home (508 Main Street, Darlington) with Rev. David Ritchie of Waldwick United Methodist Church officiating followed by Military Rites which will be accorded by McCann-Richards American Legion Post #105 of Shullsburg. A visitation will be held Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com. For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Ronnie's name.
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To Ron's wife,children, brothers and sisters: I know that there are no words to make the hurt go away, but know that I'm thinking about you in this difficult time. I remember Ron and his family well. They lived next door to us for a number of years. Ron was always up to something! If not climbing out his upstairs bedroom window after being sent to his room; running up and down the street in front of our houses on six foot stilts!! The day we decided I should learn to use the stilts did not turn out so well. Dad came around the corner of the house to find me dangling from a tree branch and Ron trying to situate my feet on the stilts. Dad let out a roar, snatched me from the tree and sent Ron home with stilts in tow. Ron said "I'm sorry Mr. Foley and ran home laughing all the way. Now there's another angel in heaven to look down on us all. I'm sure he will keep the other angels very busy and entertained. May you Rest In Peace Ron. And thank you for your years of service in the Marines. Marlys Foley
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May you rest in peace daddy I'm sure your up there picking on everyone already. N playing jokes
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Dawn Arneson
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Symphony to my dear friend Pamela Champion with the loss of her brother.
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I would like to express my deepest sympathy to family and friends. May all of your good memories be greater than your sadness during this difficult time. (Isaiah 25:8)