Roger "White Cloud" Larsen, Appleton, 66, went to be with his savior on Tuesday Dec. 22, 2009, after a valiant, courageous battle of 12 years with prostate cancer. His loving, caretaking wife, Shirley and his children were at his side in his home which he was so proud of. Roger was born in New London on January 16, 1943, to the late Dr. O. Henry and Ruby (Miller) Larsen. After Dr. Larsen died, Ruby married Ralph Wright. Roger graduated from Appleton West High School in 1961. On April 24, 1965, Roger was united in marriage to Shirley Powell. He was employed in the food business for 10 years. Roger was then employed at Appleton Papers for 45 years, retiring in 2002. Roger enjoyed many cruises with Shirley, card playing and joining his friends at the round table of mall walkers.
Roger is survived by his wife of 44 years, Shirley; children, Brian (friend Brenda Zierer), Appleton; Yvette (friend Neil Jenkins) Verhagen, Appleton; and Renee (Steve) Nelson, Winchester; and four grandchildren, Kerri Campshure, Ashley, Branden and Tyler Seidl. He is further survived by Lauri Campsure; brothers, Jeff (Sue), San Diego; and James (friend Donna), Neenah; brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Thomas and Rosalie (Powell) Hennes; nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and step father, Roger was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Herb and Marie Powell; half brother Lou Larsen; and half sister, Ethel Wright.
Visitation will be held at ST. MARY PARISH (312 S. State St. Appleton) Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, from 9 a.m. until Mass at 11 a.m. Committal Highland Memorial. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. For on-line condolences, please visit www.oconnellfuneralservices.com. Roger's family would to extend a special thank you to Katie, Mary, Ron, Linda and the rest of the Hospice Team and everyone at Cherry Meadows.
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