Karl Decair Larsen

Karl DeCair Larsen, age 75, of Hastings passed away on September 1, 2007 after a courageous battle with Leukemia. The son of William and Mary Larsen, Karl was born in Big Rapids, Michigan where he graduated from Big Rapids High School. Karl married Dollie Hubbard of Evart on May 22, 1954.\r

Karl will be remembered as a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dollie, along with their children Cindy (Dave) Beckwith, Tim (Cindy) Larsen, Mark (Kelli) Larsen, and grandchildren Kristen Beckwith, Jason (Krista) Tietz, Matt (Sarah) Larsen, Scott Larsen, Courtney Larsen, Alyssa Larsen, Dylan McKay, Drew White and new great-grandson, Hunter Tietz.\r

Karl is survived by one brother, Dean (Doris) Larsen of Big Rapids. Preceding him in death were brothers Jerry and Ken Larsen, as well as sisters Ruth Borstler and Florence Classon.\r

Karl worked for Rapid Furniture in Big Rapids before moving to Hastings in 1960 to join furniture manufacturer Medallion Limited/Hastings Corporation as office manager. After they ceased operations in Hastings, he was employed as shipping supervisor at Viking Corporation until his retirement.\r

An avid hunter and fisherman, Karl was also a devoted sports fan, spending countless hours on the sidelines of his childrenâ??s and grandchildrenâ??s athletic events. He especially enjoyed the Canadian fishing trips with his sons and grandsons. Karl was also a huge fan of the Detroit Pistons, Tigers and Lions, as well as the Spartans and Wolverines.\r

A memorial service for Karl will be held on Friday, September 7 at Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North Street in Hastings with Pastor Michael Anton officiating. Visitation will begin at the church at 11 a.m., with the memorial service following at noon. \r

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Barry County Hospice, Grace Lutheran Church or the Hastings Athletic Boosters.\r

Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).\r