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Paul Robert Larson
Paul Robert Larson
North English
Paul Robert Larson, 82, of North English, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Services are 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2025, at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Inurnment: Cedar Memorial Park Mausoleum. Cedar Memorial Certified Celebrant Randy Walton will officiate.
Paul was born November 26, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Richard and Dorothy (Jones) Larson. He married Sally J. Eves on July 12, 1960, in the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Paul was an Electrician for IBEW 405 for 45 years. He served in the United States Navy active duty 1961-1965. He was a member of IBEW 405 for 55 years. He used to enjoy boating, dancing, family events and traveling.
Paul is survived by his wife of 65 years in marriage, Sally Larson, his son, Robert Larson of North English, his grandkids, Jeremy and Cristy Heldt of Cedar Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Becky in 2020.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
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