Donald “Butch” Larson
MARSHALL–MARSHALL– Celebration of Life for Donald “Butch” Larson, 75, of Marshall, will be on Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Marshall, MN. A private family interment will be at a later date. With Butch’s passion for tractors, please feel free to wear your favorite tractor attire.
Heartfelt Memorial – From a Devoted Spouse
Today, I lost the love of my life.
Donald “Butch” Larson was so much more than a husband–he was my partner, my constant, and the steady hand that guided our family for over five decades. On February 4, 1970, we started our journey together. We built a home that wasn’t just walls and a roof–it was a sanctuary of laughter, generosity, hard work, and unconditional love.
Butch had this quiet strength that people gravitated toward. He wasn’t flashy or loud, but you always knew when he was in the room–because things just felt steadier. He didn’t speak ill of anyone, and he would drop anything to help a loved one in need. He didn’t love for show–he loved with action, consistency, and heart. And he taught all of us what that kind of love looks like.
He was a provider and protector, not just to our kids–Patrick, Tonya, and Dawn–but to every grandchild, every niece or nephew, every friend who ever needed a place to land. “There’s always room for one more,” he’d say, and he meant it. Our home was full of stories, full of love, and full of people who knew they belonged.
He was proud to co-found SPEI Trucking, and I saw firsthand how much he poured into that company–not just as a business, but as a way to help others build their futures. So many who worked alongside him became like family.
Butch had a deep love for tractors–especially his John Deeres–and the way his eyes would light up telling the story of taking our first grandchild to Hanley Falls at just two weeks old… that same show became their tradition for 34 straight years. He was so proud to watch our granddaughter on her own little tractor by the time she was six.
He found joy in the simple things–dogs curled at his feet, a trip to Branson (where he packed in three shows a day), and the knowledge that his family was safe and close.
Butch didn’t just leave behind memories–he left behind a legacy of what it means to be devoted, kind, humble, and strong. He was the heart of our family, and now that heart is at rest. My heart aches, but I am grateful to have loved and been loved by him for all these years.
Rest now, my love. You’ve earned your peace.
Arrangements with Horvath Funeral Service Marshall, Minnesota 507.532-4522 www.horvathfuneralservice.com