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Terri Lynn Larson

February 15, 2022 | 25 comments

Terri Lynn Larson, 65, of Onalaska, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022, at her home. She was born October 17, 1956, to Allan and Carol Gauthier of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and married Dave Larson, her high school sweetheart, on June 14, 1980, in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Terri was always on the move and preferred the great outdoors. She lived life fully with a vibrancy few can match. She especially enjoyed running and fitness — she competed in several races, often finishing first in her age group, ran two marathons and was a certified fitness instructor. She enjoyed gardening, hiking at Hixon Forest, biking the Great River State Trail, camping at Lake Neshonoc and boating on the Mississippi River. An animal lover, Terri always had her dog by her side.

When not outdoors, Terri spent her time reading and watching movies or her favorite TV shows. She delighted in a good story and was quite a prolific storyteller herself, always keeping everyone around her laughing and in good spirits. Terri had a passion for cooking, and cherished meals and holidays with her family. She was an avid gift giver and never missed an opportunity to celebrate a birthday or special occasion.

More than anything, Terri loved her family and was a proud mother and grandmother. She especially enjoyed spending time with her husband, children and extended family at their cottage in Wautoma, Wisconsin, relaxing at Silver Lake, soaking up the sun and enjoying each other’s company at the nightly bonfire. In recent years, she most looked forward to traveling to Chicago and San Francisco to spend time with her beloved grandchildren.

Terri is survived by her husband, Dave Larson of Onalaska, Wisconsin, her two children and their spouses, Kristin (Gürkan) Çapkın of Burlingame, California, and Jared (Katie) Larson of River Forest, Illinois, and her grandchildren, Oya Çapkın, Jack Larson and Graham Larson. She is also survived by her five siblings, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Allan and Carol Gauthier.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Terri at Mt Morris Holden Lutheran Church in Wautoma, Wisconsin on Saturday, July 23. Friends and family are invited to gather at 10:30 a.m. with services at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the La Crosse Area Family YMCA (https://www.laxymca.org/donate/).

 

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25 Comments

  1. Cynthia R Thomas
    Cynthia R Thomas on February 15, 2022 at 11:20 pm

    My love and prayers are with the Larson and Gauthier families at this time of loss.

    • Dave
      Dave on February 22, 2022 at 2:33 pm

      Thanks for your kind words.

    • Dave
      Dave on February 22, 2022 at 2:42 pm

      Thanks for the kind words.

  2. Bill Johnson
    Bill Johnson on February 16, 2022 at 10:15 am

    So sorry for your loss, Dave, Jared and Kristin. Bonnie and I enjoyed many good times with both of you: watching Packers games, boating with you on the river and much more. Please let us know if we can support you in any way.

    • Christian puckhaber
      Christian puckhaber on February 19, 2022 at 1:47 pm

      We are so sorry for your loss Dave. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Your neighbors, the Puckhabers

      • Dave
        Dave on February 22, 2022 at 2:38 pm

        Thanks for the kind words.

        • Rose Smith
          Rose Smith on February 23, 2022 at 7:15 pm

          Dave and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers.

    • Dee Medinger
      Dee Medinger on February 20, 2022 at 7:43 am

      Dave : So sorry to hear of Terri’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Peace. John and Dee Medinger

      • Dave
        Dave on February 22, 2022 at 2:39 pm

        Thanks for the kind words

    • Dave
      Dave on February 22, 2022 at 2:35 pm

      Thanks for the kind words and the memories.

    • Dave
      Dave on February 22, 2022 at 2:35 pm

      Thanks for the kind words and the memories.

  3. Lori Lunney
    Lori Lunney on February 17, 2022 at 10:48 am

    Dear Dave, Kristin, and Jared, and families,
    Since hearing the news of Terri’s death, my mind has travelled back in time to when Dylan and Jared were best buds in preschool, and Pat, Dave, Terry and I played Sheepshead as often as once a week! Those were the Bunko Nights and Judy’s Gym years. Somehow, all that time went by in a blur, but the memories are with us still.❤️
    Pat and I send our love to all of you.
    Lori

    • Dave
      Dave on February 22, 2022 at 2:35 pm

      Thanks for the kind words and the memories.

  4. Nancy Rieder
    Nancy Rieder on February 20, 2022 at 8:50 am

    So sorry to hear about Terri’s passing Dave. We have fond memories of times with you two. Sending love to you and your family.
    Nancy and John Rieder

  5. Kathy Van Kirk
    Kathy Van Kirk on February 20, 2022 at 9:28 am

    Sending much love and condolences to you and your family, Dave. You’re all in our thoughts.

    Paul and Kathy

    • Dave
      Dave on February 22, 2022 at 2:37 pm

      Thanks for the kind words.

      • Vicki
        Vicki on March 7, 2022 at 3:13 pm

        Omg David I don’t know if you remember me I hung around with Terri during our Washington high school day, alot of good memories with her so sorry

  6. Kay Wimberly
    Kay Wimberly on February 21, 2022 at 1:13 am

    Dave – Oh, I am saddened to learn of Terri’s passing. Extending my sympathies to you and your family. I remember Terri as a jovial happy woman. May she Rest In Peace.

    • David Rusch
      David Rusch on February 21, 2022 at 9:08 pm

      So sorry for your loss Dave from Dave Rusch which I live in Green Bay now rembering the good times at UW-O,Wautoma cottage,plus visiting you in Onalaska.So sorry for your loss.Will be praying for you and your family. Respectfully Yours
      Dave

      • Dave
        Dave on February 22, 2022 at 2:40 pm

        Thanks for the kind words and the memories

  7. Patti Mohr
    Patti Mohr on February 21, 2022 at 8:32 am

    Dave and family,
    We are so sorry to hear of Terri’s passing. We have good memories of Terri and you as we cheered on our boys in Onalaska HS soccer. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Steve and Patti Mohr

    • Dave
      Dave on February 22, 2022 at 2:41 pm

      Thanks for the kind words and the memories.

  8. Joni Heath
    Joni Heath on February 21, 2022 at 9:21 pm

    Dear Dave,

    I can hear her voice and her infectious laugh.
    Thinking of you!

    Much love and peace to you and your family.
    Joni Heath

    • Dave
      Dave on February 22, 2022 at 2:42 pm

      Thanks for the kind words.

  9. Janet pickett
    Janet pickett on February 22, 2022 at 4:41 pm

    We are very sorry for you and your families loss. We are praying for your family at this difficult time. Janet and Terry Pickett

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