WARREN LARSEN

WARREN LARSEN

April 25, 1931 - February 01, 2023

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Warren R. Larsen, 91 of Menasha, passed away of natural causes early Wednesday, February 1, 2023. He was born in Chicago, IL on April 25, 1931. He grew up in Lombard, IL and served in the Navy for four years aboard ship in the Atlantic Fleet during the Korean War. Warren then attended Northern Illinois University and went on to work for SS. Kresge-Kmart Co as an assistant manager in Elgin, IL. He went on to manage six Kresge dime stores in Chicago, Pekin, IL, St. Louis, MO, and Kansas City, MO. He was promoted to manager of the Appleton Kmart for 17 years, retiring in 1988 after 32 years in a merchandising career he loved. Warren also worked as a golf marshal at High Cliff Golf Course for a year after retirement and took numerous courses at Fox Valley Tech.

Warren was an optimist and found humor in most all situations. One of his goals was to bring smiles to everyone he met in daily life. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan since 1943 and attended at least five games a year at Wrigley Field. He saw his dream come true in 2016 when they won the World Series. He enjoyed traveling, going to the library, golfing, hiking, and biking. Since 2006, he spent four to five mornings a week at the Y.M.C.A.

Warren is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Roddie; by his two sons: Jeff of Madison, WI; and Jerry of Newcastle, CO; and by their families, which include two grandsons, one granddaughter, and two great-grandsons. He is further survived by his brother, Bill, DePere; and by his sister, Dolores, CO. He was preceded in death by his brother, Lloyd.

A memorial service with military honors will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Menasha's Westgor Funeral Home. A visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed on Westgor's Facebook Page,

Warren hopes to enjoy Cubs baseball at the huge Wrigley Field in the sky where the hot dogs are better than Lambeau. He looks forward to seeing all his friends and relatives, and talking baseball forever.

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Rich & Bobby Rodriguez, Aimee Brickner
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It’s hard to lose someone who meant so much, and even harder that we can’t all be together to say good-bye. We want you to know we’re with you in spirit—now and in the days and weeks ahead. We're praying for you—for peace, for comfort, for whatever you need right now.
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Jeffery J Romenesko
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I will miss you, Warren. I always enjoyed our conversations at the Larsen parties I attended. I also enjoyed the Cubs World series win with you and your brothers. I know your niece Nancy Romenesko welcomed you to a wonderful life in heaven. I get signs from her all the time and do not doubt you are now someplace more beautiful than we can even imagine. Rest in true peace. Jeff Romenesko
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Peter and Eileen Mahoney
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We are so sorry for your loss since we moved away I had no idea how much I had enjoyed talking sports and politics with Warren. We will miss a very good man.
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Steven Larsen
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I will miss Warren’s warm smile, his wise cracks and eternal optimism about the Cubs. My condolences to Aunt Pat, Jeff and Jerry and to my Dad (Bill) who loved and looked up to his big brother their entire lives.  
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Gary K. Soule
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Roddie, I am so sorry to just hear of the loss of Warren. From seeing him briefly from time to time over the years, he was always a pleasure to talk to. You made a great couple. I wish you my deepest sympathy in this time of mourning. It is not easy, but time will start to soften the loss of Warren, and hopefully heal all. With my sympathy, Gary K. Soule Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
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Liz Larsen
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In Loving Memory of WARREN LARSEN, In loving memory of a wonderful person who will be loved and missed always. Love your sister in law, Liz<br><br>A Sympathy Gift of Single Tree has been Planted In Loving Memory of WARREN LARSEN courtesy of Liz Larsen.

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