Douglas Larson

Douglas Warren Larson , age 77, of Grantsburg, WI., passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 13, 2017, due to a long battle with cancer. Douglas was born to parents, Joseph and Esther (Peterson) Larson on December 24, 1939. He grew up in West Sweden Township. He attended the West Sweden School through 6 th grade. He then graduated from Frederic High School in 1958. After graduation, he worked construction in the Twin Cities. On September 23, 1961, Douglas was united in marriage to Phyllis Agnes Hauger of Gary, South Dakota. After their marriage, they moved to Grantsburg where they raised their four children. Douglas was Confirmed into the Catholic Church with his children. He was very dedicated to his Church and religion. Douglas worked at Northern Manufacturing from 1961 until his retirement in 2001. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed bowling on many different leagues. Douglas was a huge fan of baseball and coached all his children through Little League. His favorite teams were the Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers and the Minnesota Twins. Douglas was a huge Green Bay Packer Fan. He also enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play sports for the Grantsburg Pirates. He loved to play cribbage, 500, listening to country music and his Thursday night outings to the Danbury Casino to play black jack. Douglas is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Phyllis; children, Michael (Theresa) Larson, Steven (Candy) Larson, Cynthia (Tommy) Omer and Jeffrey (Darlene) Larson; grandsons: Andrew (Sarah), Christopher (Tricia), Nicholas (Holly), Benjamin (Ausha), Anthony (Jade) and Jamie (Julia); granddaughters: Sarah (William), Jennique, Samantha (Nathan), Ashley (Nick), Carly and MacKenzie (Lester); 9 great-grandsons and two due this fall; 7 great-granddaughters; sisters-in-law, MaryAnn and Margie; brother-in-law, Henry; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Esther; his sisters, Gloria (George) Pallas and Linda (Jim) Piepho; brothers, Marlin (Virginia) Larson and Dale; and in-laws, Royal Heinrich, Leonard Keimig and Sharon Hauger. Pallbearers are his 6 grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers are his 6 granddaughters. The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 11:00am (visitation from 10-11:00am) at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Grantsburg. Interment will be held at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in West Sweden Township. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com