Larry D. Madson

Larry D. Madson, age 79 of Mankato, MN passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at his home.

Larry Dean, son of Arnold and Elsie (Barton) Madson, was born on January 22, 1947, in Blooming Prairie, MN. He attended country schools in Waseca and Medford. He served in the Navy from 1964-1968, stationed on the MSO-440 ocean minesweeper out of Charleston, South Carolina. He also served in the Faribault Army Reserves from 1973-1980. He was currently a member of the American Legion post 0011 in North Mankato.

He met the love of his life Marian Tollefson and they were married on June 29, 1968, in Waseca, MN. They had 3 wonderful children, Lisa, Amy, and Dallas and were later blessed with 2 grandchildren, Joe and Sam. Larry worked at Mankato State University as a general maintenance worker for 34 years retiring in 2011. He also worked and enjoyed a second job fixing typewriters at Dick Davis in Mankato. Mostly in life he loved spending time with his family and was a proud father and Overjoyed grandfather. He appreciated spending time outdoors, fishing, deer hunting, golfing and sitting around campfires with family and friends, always with interesting stories and ongoing conversations and some classic country music. He loved watching all sports, still waiting for a Minnesota Vikings Superbowl win. He liked watching old westerns and especially loved the history and discovery channel. He also, liked to read, always curious to learn more.

This isn’t goodbye, we will see you later…and know your response will be Roger that…

Larry is survived by his devoted wife Marian of 58 years, his children, Lisa (Dean) Lay of Mankato, Amy (Dave) Zins of Mora, and his son, Dallas (Jeannie) Madson of St. Paul; two grandsons, Joe and Sam Zins; brother, Maynard (Joanne) Madson; sisters, Carol (Tom) Erickson and Brenda (Myron) Kamrath; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Randy, Richard, Everette, and James Madson, and his sisters, Delores Steinke, Darlene Steinberg, and Linda Enger.

Memorial service will be held on Friday, November 27, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at Parker Kohl Funeral Home, 1725 Lyndale Ave N., Faribault with Greg Ciesluk officiating. Interment will be held at Meadow Ridge Memorial Park.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home prior to the service.

Funeral arrangements are with the Parker Kohl Funeral Home of Faribault.