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- Bio: Larry J. Witte, 71, of Rhodes, died Sunday, September 30, 2012, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.Burial will follow services with full Military Honors at the Hillside Cemetery, State Center.Larry James Witte was born September 8, 1941, near State Center, Iowa, to Anton and Margaret (Propp) Witte. He was the youngest child of seven children. Larry was baptized in St. John's E&R Church in Melbourne, Iowa. In 1955 his faith was confirmed in the same church. Larry was educated in State Center, graduating with the class of 1959. After graduating, Larry entered the Naval Air as a mechanic and was a member for four years before being Honorably Discharged in 1963. Larry spent four years traveling to Australia, Japan, China and Korea. He also enjoyed talking about being on the first ship through the Bering Straight, much to the dislike of the Russians. In April of 1964, Larry married Barbara Wykle. Later they were divorced. Larry was employed with Grey Iron Factory until closing. Most recently Larry was caretaker of the Eden Cemetery in Rhodes and received many compliments on the appearance of the cemetery. When Larry had time, he enjoyed fishing, coin collecting and rodeos. He was a generous man who donated to several charities. Larry even tried his hand at rodeos at a younger age. Larry is survived by his son Jim (Niki) Witte of Fort Leonard Woods, Missouri, his two grandsons: Bradley (Jessica) Thompson and Caleb Wales, his three great-grandchildren: Riley, Izabelle and Howl, all of Texas, his sister Marilyn (Leo) Corwin of Rockport, Texas, and many nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Vernon and Cecil, his sisters Violet, Betty and Velma, his son Jeff and his ex-wife Barbara.
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1941 - 2012 (71 år)
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