Edward "Ed" Larsen Sr, age 92 of Prairie du Sac, passed away September 2, 2022 at Maplewood Nursing Home, with his wife of 69 years by his side. He was born June 3, 1930 to Howard and Laura (Wolkow) Larsen in Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

The family moved to North Freedom where they farmed. Ed later worked off the family farm, helping other local farmers in the Baraboo and Sauk Prairie areas. He has always had a love for agriculture. After returning from his service in Korea he married the love of his life, Marlene Schult on December 20, 1952. He was employed by General Motors and Tracy Seeds in Janesville. Ed and Marlene later farmed in Antioch, IL and Union Grove. After moving off of the farm, he worked for the Harvard School District in Harvard, Illinois in their maintenance department until his retirement. After their retirement Ed and Marlene enjoyed their winter months in Yuma, Arizona and Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Ed and Marlene enjoyed their many travels especially with their grandchildren when they were eight years old. This tradition has carried over to the next generation. They met many life long friends from their travels. His greatest pride and joy was his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed watching them show their animals at the county fairs and attending sporting events. Later in life he picked up the hobby of  putting puzzles together which he framed and gave to the family, which will be a great remembranc e of his presence.

Ed had the honor and pleasure of going on the Badger Honor Flight in October 2017.

Ed is survived by his wife of 69 years, Marlene; 4 children; Ed Jr. (Rita) Larsen, Allen (Cindy) Larsen, Mark Larsen and Penni (Mike) Dolan. Nine grandchildren; Don (Sandy) Larsen, Doug (Kari) Larsen, Kevin (Serena) Larsen, Sarah (Jake) Larsen, Josh (Jessi) Larsen, Matt (Andra) Dolan, Jennifer (David) Stevens, Kayla (Dan) Svedin and Dani ( Charles Brown III/"Buzzy") Do lan and sixteen great grandchildren. Ed is also survived by his sister Mary Jean (Bob) Peterson, twin brother Ted and sister-in-law Donna Larsen. Additionally, survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Clara (Bob) Klemm, Lucille (Wesley ) Kuntz, Howard (Lynn), Tom (Elaine); his mother-in-law and father-in-law Dewey and Meta Schult and Edna Schult and sibling-in-laws Lyle Schult, Edith (Frederick) Scherbert, Caroline (Don) Peetz, Ardith (Carl) Moldenhauer and Mildred Larsen.

The family would like to thank Maplewood Nursing Home and Agrace for their loving and attentive care and a special thank you to Kevin Klingenmeyer, his personal hospice nurse.

In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations may be made to Agrace or Badger Honor Flight.

A celebration of life will be held at River Hills Church, 1111 Sycamore Street, Sauk City on Sunday, September 25th at 1:00pm.