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Arlis M. Larson, age 77 of rural Boscobel, passed away on Friday January 29, 2016 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse surrounded  by his family. He was born on May 12, 1938 in Watterstown Township , Grant County Wisconsin.  The son of Kenneth and Ella (Zadrazil) Larson.  He married Darlene Frank on February 25, 1978 at the Hickory Grove Lutheran Church in Hickory Grove Township Grant County Wisconsin. Arlis was born and raised on the family farm.  His greatest joy was spending time with his wife and family.  He had a very great love of the land and his farm and was a wonderful caretaker of his animals.  Arlis was very active in his church and held positions as a trustee and elder for many years.  His best vacations were opening day of deer season with his sons Mark & Dale, his brother Herb, his brother in law Harley and their sons , Andy and Kevin and uncles and cousins .  After retiring from milking cows he spent many a day on the  river fishing  with his special neighbor Glendon.  Growing up on the farm he was very involved  in 4-H. After graduating and taking over the farm from his parents he also found time to play fast -pitch softball for several area teams.
He was able to follow his grandchildren at some of their sporting events and was a proud grandpa.  Many trips were taken to Milwaukee with his family to watch the Brewers and football season brought Sunday's watching the Packers.
After his disease prevented him from being at home his special angels at Boscobel Care and Rehab held a very dear place in his family's heart.  He is survived by his wife Darlene Larson of Boscobel. A daughter Shari Kvamme and fiancée (Kevin Leis) both of Boscobel. Three sons: Wayne (Kelly) Larson of Dodgeville, Mark (Kristina) Larson of Boscobel, Dale (Amanda) Larson of Boscobel.​12 Grandchildren: Brandon, Ashley (fiancée Steven)​,Amber, Austin, Jordan, Wayne Jr., Kaitlyn , Kasey, Maci, Brett, Andrew and Aidan. A Great-Grandson Jason. A Great-Granddaughter Kinsley.



A sister: Betty Zajicek of Dodgeville. A sister in law: Nancy Larson of North Freedom. He is further survived by brother and sister in laws: Orville (Ruth) Frank of Madison, Ivan Frank of Sun Prairie, Donna K (George) Bryans of Ohio, Lavonne (Rick) Held of West Bend, Jerrilyn (Dennis) Sutter of Portage, Also survived by several Nieces , Nephews and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Herb Larson, a brother in law Harley Zajicek, a sister in law: Phyllis Frank.


Funeral Services will be held on Thursday February 4, 2016 at 11:30 A.M. at the Hickory Grove Lutheran Church, Hickory Grove Township Grant County Wisconsin. Pastor Mark Kufahl officiating. Burial in the Homer cemetery.  Friends may call on Wednesday February 3, 2016 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel and also at the church on Thursday from 10:30 A.M. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials can be given to the Hickory Grove Lutheran Church or the Boscobel Care and Rehab in Boscobel. Online condolence can be sent to www.kendallfuneralservice.com

His hands are worn from long day's toil
He makes his bread from seeds and soil
His heart is full with love of land
God bless the farmer's hands

Rest easy Dad, we'll close the gate.