Donald J. Larson

Cuba- Donald J. Larson “Loving Father & Grandfather”

Donald J. Larson, formerly of 249 West Shore Road, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Pines of Olean.

Don was born June 9, 1937 in Olean and was the son of “Zeke” Luzern and Irene Halsen Larson. On December 28, 1958 he married Barbara S. Scott who predeceased him on July 13, 2021.

Don was a 1955 graduate of Olean High School. He began working at the age of 9 as a paperboy where he worked for 9 years. At the age of 18 he began working at Clark Brothers during the day and took night time drafting class. Don worked at Dresser Rand/ Clark Brothers from 1955 to 1992 as a Manager of Installation Drafting. He always worked 2 or more jobs including owning and operating a garbage pick-up business, “Hinsdale Pick Up Service”. Don and his wife wintered in Eustis FL for 20 years.

Don was a former member of Bethany Lutheran Church. He enjoyed traveling in the RV with his wife, playing golf, and fishing but most of all his family was his pride and joy.

Don is survived by; 4 children, Diane C. (John) Beckingham of Holly, Daniel J. (Patricia) Larson of Wellsville, Timothy D. (Julie) Larson of Cuba, and Eric D. (Terry Hilliard) Larson of Sheffield, PA; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 2 siblings, Sonya Borlandelli of Alimo, CA, and Fredric (Karen) Larson of Cuba Lake.

Along with his loving wife, Barbara, Don was predeceased by; his parents and his sister, Doris Larson.

Friends will be received at the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 9:30am to 11:30am at which time a funeral service will be held. Rev. Kim E. Rossi, Pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Hinsdale Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 255 N. Michigan Ave., FL. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.