Carleen “Cas” Larson, of West Bend (Cedarburg), Wisconsin died with her family by her side on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Born August 17, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI; the daughter of Carl and Irma (Jaeger) Swenson. She earned a teaching certificate from Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, in 1948 when she did a short stint as a teacher in a one room schoolhouse. Married to Leif G. Larson on May 29, 1948. Leif and Cas lived in Rockford, IL; Cedarburg, WI; Elkhart Lake, WI; and for 14 years wintered in Mesquite, NV where they were instrumental in the organization of Mesquite Lutheran Church and the Child Care Center. As a dedicated homemaker, Cas invested her time in her family and friends while volunteering for cub scouts, school and church. She was an avid bridge player and golfer.

She is survived by her son, Greg (Marge) Larson of Middleton, WI; daughters, Susan (Jim) Cvach of Marble Canyon, AZ; Marta Ballering of West Bend, WI; grandchildren: Matthew Larson; Andrew Larson; Sarah Larson (Shawn); Sierra Cvach ; Wyatt Cvach; Scott Ballering and Ryan Ballering; great-grandsons, Max and Charlie Larson; and many nieces, nephews, in-laws and good friends. Preceded in death by son, Scott Charles Larson; her parents; her brothers, Gerald (Jerry) Swenson and Richard (Dick) Swenson, sister Avis Johnson and many friends.

Visitation will be at 10 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service on Friday, June 4 at 11 a.m. at Phillip Funeral Home 1420 W. Paradise Dr. West Bend, WI. A private internment will take place at Arlington Memorial Park in Rockford, IL. In lieu of flowers, you may make memorials in her name to Mesquite Lutheran Childcare Center (450 Turtleback Rd, Mesquite, NV 89027).