Calvin Larson  Charles City , Iowa Obituary

Calvin Larson

Calvin Larson, 93, of Charles City, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 at 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A funeral Mass for Calvin Larson will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 14, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City with Reverend Gary Mayer celebrating the Mass. A gathering of family and friends will be at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 14, 2018 with a Scripture Service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the funeral Mass at the church on Thursday. Cal was born in Charles City on June 22, 1925, the son of Edwin and Stella Carlson Larson. He and his siblings, Howard, Justin, Stella and John made many happy memories growing up in the Floyd County Weather Bureau in downtown Charles City as their father was the county weatherman. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1944, graduating early to enter service in the US Army during World War II. Cal served in the Philippines and as a guard at Sugamo Prison in Tokyo, Japan where he saw Tokyo Rose and guarded Japan’s General Tojo. He married Betty Larson on September 22, 1951. They were married 58 years. He worked at Salsbury Laboratories as a maintenance technician for over 40 years. Following his retirement, he volunteered for many years at Immaculate Conception Church and School, assisting with maintenance duties. He also shared his love of astronomy, rock collecting and rope making with many school and church groups. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, the Knights of Columbus, VFW and the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). He is survived by son, Tim (Sheryl) Larson of Omaha, Nebraska and daughters Christine Gohr of Woodward, Iowa and Teresa (Brian) Carr of Cedar Falls, Iowa. Grandchildren are Adam Brygelson, Tim (Missy) Bryngelson, Maria (Chris) Bryngelson Decker, Chuck (Danielle) Gohr, Crecia (Jason) Johnston, Jeff (Tara) Carr and Christie (Tyson) Roberts and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, wife and son-in-law John Gohr. Cal enjoyed time with his family as well as hiking, biking, canoeing, reading and many other hobbies. Memorials may be directed to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or St. Croix Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please pass along kindness to someone.
June 22, 1925 - November 12, 201806/22/192511/12/2018
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Dian Ewen Hauenstein
November 18, 2018
My deepest sympathy to the family of Cal for your loss. My husband Bob Ewen and Cal were life long friends! Bob and Cal would get together often and reminisce about the good old days! Cal had a wonderful sense of humor and it was always a pleasure to have him come by... Continue Reading
Fran Schmitt
November 18, 2018
My sincere sympathy in the lossof dad and grandpa. When we moved to town from the country in December of 2004 we moved next door to the Larsons. Ken was unable to shovel snow due torecent surgery so I went out to shovel the first time at our new home and Cal calls over "... Continue Reading
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Marcia
November 15, 2018
I am very sorry to hear of the family's loss. Although this is a difficult time I hope you find great comfort in each other as well as in God's promises for the future. Revelation 21:3, 4
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Karol Bartlett
November 14, 2018
Teresa and all your family, how very sorry I am to hear about the passing of your dad. Please feel my hugs and know I send prayers of comfort to you all. You all now have another star in the sky tonhelp light your way when it’s dark Karol Bartlett
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jerry starkey
November 14, 2018
Troop 78 BSA will remember you the rest of our lives. Jerry Starkey
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Laura Schmitz
November 13, 2018
Cal did so much for IC School by sharing his time and talents. May he rest in peace.
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Judy and Larry Gentry
November 13, 2018
Tim and family, Cal was a very warm and interesting person. Our sincere sympathies to your entire family.

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Sandy Schrage
November 12, 2018
Growing up next door to Cal and Betty brings back so many wonderful memories of your dad.. Treasure each and every one of them.He was a really good guy