Wallace Joseph Larson

Wallace Joseph Larson, 82, passed away on November 9, 2019. He was born November 16, 1936 to Myrta and Paul Larson. He was the beloved husband of 58 years to Mary Larson (nee Leahy). The loving father of Darrin Larson (Lisa Amodeo) and the late Marc Larson. The proud grandfather of Ryan, Austin, Madison, Alexis and Bianca Ramirez. Dear brother of Marjorie Bauschke and Marian Zamotin. Wallace was a Chicago Golden Glove Boxing Champion in 1954. He was an avid bike rider, a nature enthusiast, and he loved hiking anywhere. He proudly served his Country in Thailand, during the Vietnam War. He was an honest, kind man and he will be dearly missed. Memorial visitation at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 West Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 on Friday, November 15, 2019 from 4pm-8pm, where a Memorial Service will begin at 7:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: American Cancer Society. For information call the Funeral Home, (815) 459-1760.