Donald L. Larson

Donald L. Larson, 83, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021, in his home. He was born December 10, 1937, in Milbank, SD, the son of Carl O. and Alice I. (Stenzel) Larson.

Donald was a 1955 graduate of Rockford East High School. He married Kathleen Janet Winzenried in Rockford, IL on August 24, 1957. Donald was an employee in the Printing Department at Sundstrand, retiring in 1992, and also worked at Pip Printing and as a Volunteer Fireman at the Kishwaukee Fire Department. He loved his children and grandchildren with all of his heart and instilled in them his love of the outdoors. He especially enjoyed his retirement years on the Chippewa Flowage in Hayward Wisconsin. Donald was a friend to all, selfless, and the first to lend a hand to anyone in need. He will be missed deeply by those who knew and loved him.

Donald is survived by loving wife of 63 years, Janet; children Kathleen (John) Glogowski, Krystal (Arnis) Pocs, Daniel Larson, Douglas (Dawn) Larson and Karla (Lance) Porter; grandchildren, Brittney (Lucas) Stanley, Benjamin Glogowski and Leah and Alexis Lindvall and special sister-in-law and brother-on-law, Joan and Bob Stockburger. Predeceased by his siblings Avis Hansen, Verne, Bob, and Earl Larson.

Special thank you to granddaughter Brittney for her loving care during Donald's final days.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made in Donald's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory assisted the family. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.