Larry L "Gov" Larson, 73, of Lena, IL passed away on July 1, 2019 at his home, with his family by his side. He was born in Dodgeville, WI the son of Charles "Red" Larson and Glenda (Mullen) Young. Larry was the second of nine children. He was a 1964 graduate of Hanover High School and Morrison Institute of Technology. He was employed by Kelly-Springfield Tire Co., and later the Illinois Dept. of Transportation. Prior to his retirement, he enjoyed golfing, his pontoon boat, watching the Chicago Bears, Alabama football, and hockey. Larry cherished the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and going to their sporting events.

Larry will be dearly missed by his wife of 53 years, Shirley (Solace) Larson; sons Tim (Heather) Larson of Stockton, Carey Larson of Stockton; daughter Stephanie (Tom) Madigan of Lena; seven grandchildren, Kendall Schulz, Eli, Quinn, and Annastyn Larson all of Stockton, Kieran, Luke, and Dylan Madigan all of Lena; his mother Glenda Young of Freeport; brothers Gary (Marsha) Larson of Lena, Terry (Diane) Larson of East Troy, WI, Dennis (Susy) Young of Stockton; sisters Lou (Rodney) Brandt of Stockton, Laurie (Randy) Samples of Freeport, Kristi (Dennis) Boyer of Stockton, and Kathi (Dennis) Starr of Stockton.

Larry was preceded in death by his father Red, his stepfather Henry Young; sister Paty (Young) Dampman and brother-in-law Randy Samples.

A celebration of Larry's life will be from 4-7:00 PM on Friday, July 5, 2019 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

A private family memorial will be at a later date.

A memorial has been established in Larry's memory.