Randal "Randy" R. Larson

Randy R. Larson, age 64, of Wild Rose, formerly of Auburndale, WI was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 20, 2022 at ThedaCare Medical Center in New London with his loving family at his side. Randy was born in Marshfield, WI on June 28, 1958, the only son of Lory Larson and Coral Larson Paul. He is divorced from Jean Larson, the mother of his daughter. He is survived by his loving mother Coral Paul of Auburndale; his daughter Casey Rae Larson (Michael Clausing) of Wild Rose; his adorable grandson Logan (Buckaroo) Clausing of Wild Rose; and his special and dear friend Karen Kieper. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends who will truly miss him. He was preceded in death by his father Lory Larson; his step-father Lee Paul; grandparents Ray and Myrtle Teska, Myron and Linda Larson; and other close family and friends. Randy began his career in 1981 as an LTE at the Spooner Fish Hatchery. He became a permanent employee as a Natural Resources Assistant in the fisheries in 1985 at the Black River Falls District Headquarters working with the coolwater fish. He was promoted in 1986 to the Lake Mills Fish Hatchery where he worked with both cold and coolwater fish. In 1988 he became a Hatchery Supervisor at the Wild Rose Fish Hatchery which is the State's Largest coldwater hatchery and only 1 of 2 hatcheries that raise both cold and coolwater fish. Randy managed the hatchery's WPDES permit for 28 years to ensure all its discharges from numerous outfalls to a class A trout stream met permit requirements. He led a spawning crew for Great Lakes spotted musky on Long Lake (Waushara County) for 11 years helping in restoring the species to Green Bay and the Great Lakes. He enjoyed giving slide shows about the hatchery to as many as 16 elementary school groups per year for 20 years. As he supervised staff, Randy gave them the support and tools necessary to meet fish production goals and quotas. Randy enjoyed many hobbies, his favorites were gardening, working all kinds perennials and beautifying his yard. He was also an avid Wisconsin Sports Fan and loved supporting the Wild Cats. He also loved hunting, fishing and putting models together. Every Christmas he made personal ornaments for family. A Memorial Service for Randy will be on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Wild Rose, WI. Reverend Brian Roehrborn will officiate. A visitation will be held on Saturday morning from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at the church. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Should relatives and friends wish to honor Randy's memory with a gift, you may do so by sending them to Casey Larson, 218 Grant Avenue, Wild Rose WI 54984. Money will be used for his grandson Logan's college education fund. The Holly Funeral Home of Wild Rose is assisting the family with arrangements.

Randal "Randy" R. Larson

June 28, 1958 - November 20, 2022