Larry Nisson

Larry Nisson, 85, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Atlantic Specialty Care.

Larry Fredrick Nisson was born on November 12, 1938, to Victor and Vera (Fredricksen) Nisson at their farm north of Atlantic, in Audubon County, Iowa. This same farm will be honored as a Century Farm at the upcoming Iowa State Fair. Larry attended Smoky Hill #8 Country School and was active in 4-H and FFA. He graduated from Exira High School in 1957 and was a member of the Iowa National Guard for eight years.

On June 26, 1960, Larry was joined in marriage to Madonna Will at the Anita Methodist Church and was blessed with 64 years together. To this union were born two daughters, Lauri and Lynelle.

Larry worked at Skelgas, Inc. for many years and Thermogas and other companies at the same location for over 50 years. 

He was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge #445, and was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Atlantic. There was never a question of what he and Madonna would be doing after church, they were together with the “Lunch Bunch.”

Larry enjoyed going to the music and sports activities of the children and grandchildren and time away camping, boating and taking annual trips to Branson, Missouri, were special family activities. He was an avid football and NASCAR fan, attending many races in Michigan and Indianapolis. He and Madonna traveled to Alaska and Cancun and took many trips on the motorcycle all over the United States. Larry looked forward to taking tractor rides on his Farmall Tractor throughout the area. After retirement many winters were spent in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. 

Surviving Larry are his wife, Madonna; daughters, Lauri (Rick) Boysen of Atlantic and Lynelle (Bob) Bjoin of West Des Moines; seven grandchildren, Aaron (Ashley) Boysen, Adam (Stephanie) Boysen, Ashley (Jamie) Nutt, Jennifer (Jacob) Muehsam, Brandon (Kaitlyn) Bjoin, Matthew Bjoin and Nathan Bjoin; five great-grandchildren and one on the way, Mason and Harper, Hudson and Eli, and William.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Vera Nisson; brother, Lynn Nisson; grandparents, Nis and Minnie Nisson and Fred and Susie Fredricksen; and many extended family and friends. 

Visitation with the family present will begin at 9:30 a.m., Friday, August 16, 2024, at the First United Methodist Church in Atlantic followed by a Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m., also at the church.

Memorials may be made to the family for future designation.

Roland Funeral Service is caring for Larry’s family and his arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.