Richard W. Larsen

“Gus”

Beloit

Age 77, died Tuesday December 16, 2008 at Premier Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing in Beloit. Gus was born May 26, 1931 to the late Gilbert and Marie (Schultz) Larsen in Town of Bradford, WI. He enlisted into the U.S. Army on April 8, 1952 and served until his honorable discharge on March 18, 1953. Gus married the former Patricia Hoey on March 1, 1952. Gus was also married to Beverly Allen. Gus married Valerie Spranger on May 15, 1987 in Beloit. He graduated from Clinton High School and was an avid bowler. Gus owned and operated the Clinton Bulk Milk Transportation Company and was also employed as a machine mechanic for Norwood Mills and Robinson Cleaners.

He is survived by his wife, Valerie Larsen of Beloit; his three children, Thomas (Anna) Larsen of Beloit, Betsy (Alexander) Larsen Blyth of Rockford and Jana Larsen of Hermiston OR; three grandchildren, Brad (Mandy) Larsen, Brian Larsen and Kimberly Larsen; two great grandchildren, Payton Kuhn & Ryley Kuhn; his brother Norman G. Larsen and seven nieces and nephews, Patricia, Bobby, Debbie, Bonnie, Kenneth, Catherine and DeWayne.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Jerry Larsen and a nephew, Steven Larsen.

Viewing and visitation will be Friday December 19, 2008 at the SCHOENFELD-MARK Funeral Home, 504 Milwaukee Road, Clinton from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

A Private Family Graveside Service will be planned at Milton Lawns Cemetery in Janesville. A memorial is being established in his name.

The family would like to thank the staff at Premier Rehab. for the care and compassion they gave Dad.