Larry Clauson

Larry Arnold Clauson, age 76, of Danbury, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on November 25, 2015. Larry was born on November 4, 1939 in Superior, WI, to parents Arnold and Ruth. Larry grew up in Superior and graduated from Central High School in 1957. While working on his Electronic Technician certificate at Salter Vocational School, Larry enlisted in the National Guard. After graduation, Larry was recalled into active duty for the US Army, serving as a cryptographer. In 1974, Larry was initiated into the Masons through Joppa Lodge #300 in Minneapolis, MN. Larry was employed by Control Data for 30 years in the Government Systems Division. Larry and Fran were married on July 5, 1976 and they shared 39 happy years together. Upon retirement in 1991, they moved to the family cabin on Big McGraw Lake in Danbury. During retirement, Larry worked at the Hole-In-The-Wall Casino and Hotel for 8 years. Larry and Fran were longtime active members of Zion Lutheran Church in Markville, where he played the piano each Sunday. Larry also enjoyed hunting, fishing, blackjack, being outdoors, traveling, and wintering in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Ruth; step-fathers, Bud Johnson and Lawrence Kinblom; and grandson Joe Belstler. Larry is survived by his loving wife, Fran; sons, Mike (Becky) and Steve (Lea); step-daughters, Dot (Greg) Belstler, and Cindee Kohagen; grandchildren, Thomas, Marissa, Justin, Tyler, Kyla, Chad, Jill, and Jeff; great-grandson, Rylan; step-brother, Bob Kinblom; step-sister-in-law, Pat Kinblom; special life-long friend, Gary Anderson; and many other loving relatives and friends. The Celebration of Larry’s life will be at Zion Lutheran Church in Markville, MN on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 1:00pm (visitation one hour prior). Pastor Janeva Stromberg will be officiating. Full military honors will follow immediately after the service. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Danbury, WI following the luncheon. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Regional Hospice Services, Spooner, WI, or Zion Lutheran Church, Markville, MN.