On June 17, 1978, Carl married his soulmate, Mary ‘Peggy’ Meyer, in San Antonio, Texas. Together, they shared 46 beautiful years of marriage.

Carl graduated from Jefferson High School and earned a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&I in Kingsville, Texas. He proudly served in the San Antonio Fire Department for 20 years before retiring. A man of deep faith, Carl served as an Elder at Western Heritage Cowboy Church in Pipe Creek, Texas. He also received the Cowboy of Distinction from the South Texas Rodeo Cowboy Association in 2021 and was a state champion with the Texas Cowdog Association in 2022. Carl has several bricks of honorable distinction at the Bandera Heritage Park.

Carl is preceded in death by his parents, Margaret Jean ‘Bobbe’ Gaskin and Robert Johnson Larsen. He is survived by his loving wife Peggy Larsen, daughters Jeanette Bunch (Chet) and Kristy Wagner (Eric), sisters Lynda Larsen and Polly Davenport, grandchildren Hannah Bunch, Nolan Bunch, Roxanne Culhane, Ray Culhane, Rylie Wagner, and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside ser vices were held on September 20, 2024, at Pipe Creek Cemetery, officiated by Pastors Cliff Hargrove and Bradley Cox. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to Peterson Hospice, Western Heritage Cowboy Church, and all who supported Carl and his family during this time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arms of Hope, the Bandera Meals on Wheels, the Ronald McDonald House, or charity of your choice.