Robert Dale Larson

Robert Dale “Bob” Larson passed away July 27, 2017. He was born December 12, 1929, to Elizabeth and Julius Larson of Watertown, South Dakota. The second oldest of 10 children, Bob began his career as a heavy equipment operator, building roads throughout South Dakota for the Gustafson Corporation. He helped in the construction of Garrison Dam in North Dakota and Fort Randall Dam in South Dakota. Bob was proud of his service with the Corps Of Engineers, rebuilding Germany as part of the WWII Army of Occupation.

In 1955, Bob married Norma Jean Bubach, a cosmetologist from Madison, South Dakota. While they honeymooned in Colorado Springs, Bob heard of great opportunities with the CF&I Steel Company in Pueblo. This began a new phase of his career which would span over 30 years with the CF&I trucking and materials handling units. After retiring from his job with CF&I, Bob went on to organize and drive dealer trades for Vidmar Motors in Pueblo. His love of the road led him to enjoy another 16 years working for the Vidmar dealership.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Norma Jean, brothers Kenneth Larson (Laurie) and Julius Larson (Barbara) and his sister Dolores Stemwedel (Brian) of Watertown, as well as his sons Ron Larson of Norman, Oklahoma and Bob Jr. of Pueblo. He had three grandchildren, Lauren Nicole Larson of Colorado Springs, Nolan James Larson of Clarksville, Tennessee and Kenneth Parker Larson of Norman, Oklahoma, as well as four great-grandchildren, Collins Rebecca, Ethan Alexander, Jackson Alexander, Kinsley Marie and numerous nieces and nephews and his close friend Bill Markus.

Bob was an ardent fisherman, bird hunter and family man. He will be inurned at the Veterans Cemetery in Sturgis, South Dakota and requested no public services.

Bob’s family would like to extend their sincere thanks to his physician, Dr. Thomas Gaide, his nurse Rachel Perricone and the staff of The Chateau in Pueblo West and the staff of St. Mary Corwin Hospital for their outstanding and compassionate care. Online condolences, www.adrian-comer.com.