Gordon Larrabee

Gordon James Larrabee, 79 of Menomonie passed away June 29, 2004 at Myrtle Werth Medical Center.

He was born, April 12, 1925, on the family farm in the Township of Spring Brook, Dunn County, to Bert and Helena (Klatt) Larrabee. He attended the Forest Center Grade School, and graduated from the Dunn County School of Agriculture and Home Economics High School.

Gordon married Iona M. Eccles in 1947. They had two sons and then later divorced.

In December of 1945, Gordon volunteered for the Army, serving for five and one-half years. He had two tours in Germany. He was a lifetime member of DAV. After the service, Gordon worked at Lakeside Aluminum in Menomonie. Later, Gordon and his family moved to Racine, Wisconsin, where he worked for an Electric Company for several years, and later was employed by Western Publishing Company in Racine for 21 years, retiring in April of 1987. After Gordon=s retirement, he moved back to Menomonie to be with his relatives, where he lived until his death.

He is survived by one son, Gordon "Jim" Larrabee, Crescent City, Florida; a sister-in-law Virginia "Midge" Larrabee, Menomonie; brother-in-law Ed Lombard, Palos Park, Illinois; several nieces and a nephew who all loved him dearly.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one son Michael in 1971; one sister, Verna (Ed) Lombard; three brothers, Everett, Earl and Norman.

The family would like to extend a thank you to Dr. Brown, the nursing staff at the hospital, Hospice staff, for their care and concern, and Pastor Panier for his visits and words of encouragement.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 3 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie with Pastor Elmer Panier officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Menomonie Veterans Honor Guard. Burial will be in Forest Center Cemetery in the Town of Spring Brook, Dunn County, WI, at a later date. Family and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, and one hour before the service at the funeral home on Saturday.