John LeRoy Larson, age 76, of rural Ettrick, went to be with our heavenly father on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

John was born October 13, 1947 in La Crosse to Winfred and Helen (Joten) Larson. He married Tracy Boudreau on June 18, 1988 in Waupaca.

John loved baseball, reminiscing with friends, telling stories, watching westerns, reading books and riding his UTV with his beloved dog, Warus. Spending time with Tracy on the family farm and attending mass at Saint Ansgar's and Saint Bridget's were the moments that brought him the most joy.

John graduated from Blair High School and went on to UW-River Falls to receive his Bachelor degree in 1969. He taught science and agricultural education classes for fifteen years in the Fall River, Black River Falls, Weyauwega, Bowler and Arcadia school districts. After teaching, he returned to the family farm and became a favorite bus driver for many children in the area. As a farmer most of his life he was a passionate conservationist intent on preserving his land for future generations.

John is survived by his wife Tracy; sons, Mark & Matt (Jingwen) Larson; grandchildren, Brody, Leander and Leopaul Larson and a brother, Paul (Sandra) Larson.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his daughter, Marcea; a sister, Rosemary Zimmerman and several aunts and uncles.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in Saint Ansgar's Catholic Church in Blair. Burial will be in Saint Bridget's Catholic Cemetery in rural Ettrick.

A rosary will be recited on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 8:45 a.m. in Saint Ansgar's Catholic Church in Blair followed by a visitation until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to Saint Ansgar's Catholic Church or the Alzheimer's Research Foundation.