Don Larson Obituary

Don Norris Larson, 78, of Cedar Rapids, died on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his children, Kim (Kevin) Hutchins, Michon (Steve) DiBella, and Matthew (Rebecca) Larson; grandchildren, Katie, Kyle, and Keevan Hutchins, Steven DiBella, Heather (Zach) Roberts and Logan and Kylie Roloson; great-grandchildren, Ethan, Max, Ripley and Mason; siblings, Bernita (Jim) Sorensen, Liana (Gordon) Peterson, and Merv (Dorothy) Larson; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Don was born November 28, 1942, in Milbank, South Dakota, the son of Russel and Ethel (Johnson) Larson. He graduated from Milbank High School in 1960 and served a couple of years in the South Dakota Army National Guard. Don met Judith Bunting in elementary school and knew she was the one. They married in Milbank on October 6, 1962.

Don's sales career took him all around the Midwest, before settling in Cedar Rapids. He retired from HB Fuller after 33 years and during his early retirement he delivered electrical supplies for Crescent Electric in Iowa City. Don and Judy enjoyed traveling and were big fans of the Iowa Hawkeyes. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church.

His family will miss his quick-witted sense of humor. Don adored his grandkids and kept them on their toes with his gentle teasing. He loved them very much. Don was preceded in death by his wife, parents, in-laws, Theodore and Clara Bunting; and grandson, Isaiah Larson. Memorials may be directed to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City.