Erma E. Larson

POYNETTE – Erma E. Larson, age 89, of Poynette, passed away peacefully after a brief stay at St. Clare Meadows in Baraboo on Friday, December 17, 2021, with her family by her side.

Erma was born on December 20, 1931, the sixth of seven children born to John and Anna (Tjugum) Auby. Erma loved telling stories of growing up on the farm in Sun Prairie, doing things such as floating lunch pails down the creek, swimming in the cow tanks and hunting rabbits and pheasants with her younger brother and best friend, Darrell.

Above anything else, Erma loved her family. Growing up, we always had wonderful homemade meals, big birthday dinners for the whole family, Sunday night homemade pizza nights and great family time at the cabin. She was happiest cooking with her whole family around her and she always made sure there was enough for people who may stop by unannounced- which happened a lot!

She is survived by her children, Larry (Dee Ann) Larson, Le Nora (Michael) Saindon, Sandra Seim, Joni (Nick) Howe, LuAnn (Corey) Neabling; 13 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur, parents, six siblings, and her in-laws, Stanley and Alice Larson.

The family would like to thank the nursing staff at St. Clare Meadows for the compassionate, dignified care they provided Mom. We are blessed that Mom was surrounded by such loving people during her most vulnerable time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Clare Meadows, 1414 Jefferson St., Baraboo, WI 53913.                     

The family will hold a private funeral service on Monday, December 27th to honor Erma.

Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Poynette is assisting the family.