Derrick T. Larson, 55, of Columbus passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Prairie Ridge Health in Columbus. Derrick was born on April 2, 1967 in Columbus to Gerald and Barbara (Schilling) Larson. He was a 1985 graduate of Columbus High School. Derrick was employed with WPS in Madison for 36 years. Derrick lovedContinue Reading
Derrick T. Larson, 55, of Columbus passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Prairie Ridge Health in Columbus.
Derrick was born on April 2, 1967 in Columbus to Gerald and Barbara (Schilling) Larson. He was a 1985 graduate of Columbus High School. Derrick was employed with WPS in Madison for 36 years. Derrick loved spending time with his family and friends. He unselfishly took care of his family and devoted himself as family caregiver. Derrick will be remembered for his quick wit and sense of humor.
Derrick is survived by his mother Barbara Larson of Columbus; his sisters: Lisa (Brett) Hewitt of Fall River and Kelli (Jiro) Perry of Columbus; his nieces: Brittany (Brandon) Braucher and Cassandra Hewitt (Jake Banks); his nephews: Mitchell Hewitt and Hunter and Tanner Perry; great nieces and nephews: Natalie, Hayley, Kylie, and Blake Braucher.
He was preceded in death by his father; his brother Shane; and his grandparents.
A private family funeral service will be held at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Columbus. Rev. Tim Schwartz will officiate. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Columbus.
Lynda Sauer
left a message on December 14, 2022:
My sympathies to you and your family. Derrick was a wonderful individual and so thoughtful. I got to know him when I worked with him at WPS and found him very warm and thoughtful. I know he will be greatly missed by all. Rest in peace.
Leena Yang
left a message on December 13, 2022:
For the little time that I knew Derrick he was definitely a bright, happy, and witty person that I could always go to for help.
My condolences to Derrick's family.
Julie Klein
left a message on December 13, 2022:
I will always remember his quick wit, his vast knowledge of all things I had questions about and his patience. Rest in Peace, Derrick.
Julie Klein
left a message on December 13, 2022:
Derrick was the epitome of knowledge and true professionalism, and was, as already mentioned very witty. I remember one day during the pandemic on a Friday. He was offering me one on one virtual training, and I was struck by how patient he was answering my questions one by one. There will never be another one like him. Rest in Peace, Derrick.
Marlene Studee
left a message on December 13, 2022:
My sympathies to you and your family. Derrick was a wonderful individual and so thoughtful. I worked with him for years at WPS, and found him very warm and thoughtful. I know he will be missed by all.
Karen Ziegler
left a message on December 12, 2022:
Derrick was truly one in a million. He wit & sense of humor was undeniable. I used to tell all the time he was my at work brother, cause him and I would aggravate each other like siblings do. He was a pleasure to work with. Fly high my special friend.
Midwest Veterinary Supply
left a message on December 12, 2022:
Amy Landsverk
left a message on December 11, 2022:
I remember Derrick well growing up as 1st cousins - it has been too long since I last saw him but I will always remember his fun and happy personality. My condolences to his family.
Sara Gomez-Maier
left a message on December 10, 2022:
Derrick, I will cherish our memories for a lifetime. You’d roll your eyes at me for getting sappy, and that will always makes me smile. Your dark humor and strong presence brought so much light to this world. Thank you for being who you are so unwaveringly, and for showing us what it meant to be true to yourself. I will always be looking up to you and leaning to you for comfort. Watch over us - we miss you dearly.
Deb Newman
left a message on December 10, 2022:
Derrick,
So much to say. I'm am heartbroken to hear of your passing. You will so be missed. It was a joy to work with you. Never a dull moment with your witty sense of humor & infectious laughter. I'll cherish the work friendship we had, Rest in peace my friend.
Johanna Wertsch
left a message on December 9, 2022:
My condolences to Derrick's family. I am so very sorry to hear of his passing. I have fun memories with him. I will think of him often.
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Lynda Sauer
left a message on December 14, 2022:
My sympathies to you and your family. Derrick was a wonderful individual and so thoughtful. I got to know him when I worked with him at WPS and found him very warm and thoughtful. I know he will be greatly missed by all. Rest in peace.
Leena Yang
left a message on December 13, 2022:
For the little time that I knew Derrick he was definitely a bright, happy, and witty person that I could always go to for help.
My condolences to Derrick's family.
Julie Klein
left a message on December 13, 2022:
I will always remember his quick wit, his vast knowledge of all things I had questions about and his patience. Rest in Peace, Derrick.
Julie Klein
left a message on December 13, 2022:
Derrick was the epitome of knowledge and true professionalism, and was, as already mentioned very witty. I remember one day during the pandemic on a Friday. He was offering me one on one virtual training, and I was struck by how patient he was answering my questions one by one. There will never be another one like him. Rest in Peace, Derrick.
Marlene Studee
left a message on December 13, 2022:
My sympathies to you and your family. Derrick was a wonderful individual and so thoughtful. I worked with him for years at WPS, and found him very warm and thoughtful. I know he will be missed by all.
Karen Ziegler
left a message on December 12, 2022:
Derrick was truly one in a million. He wit & sense of humor was undeniable. I used to tell all the time he was my at work brother, cause him and I would aggravate each other like siblings do. He was a pleasure to work with. Fly high my special friend.
Midwest Veterinary Supply
left a message on December 12, 2022:
Amy Landsverk
left a message on December 11, 2022:
I remember Derrick well growing up as 1st cousins - it has been too long since I last saw him but I will always remember his fun and happy personality. My condolences to his family.
Sara Gomez-Maier
left a message on December 10, 2022:
Derrick, I will cherish our memories for a lifetime. You’d roll your eyes at me for getting sappy, and that will always makes me smile. Your dark humor and strong presence brought so much light to this world. Thank you for being who you are so unwaveringly, and for showing us what it meant to be true to yourself. I will always be looking up to you and leaning to you for comfort. Watch over us - we miss you dearly.
Deb Newman
left a message on December 10, 2022:
Derrick,
So much to say. I'm am heartbroken to hear of your passing. You will so be missed. It was a joy to work with you. Never a dull moment with your witty sense of humor & infectious laughter. I'll cherish the work friendship we had, Rest in peace my friend.
Johanna Wertsch
left a message on December 9, 2022:
My condolences to Derrick's family. I am so very sorry to hear of his passing. I have fun memories with him. I will think of him often.
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