Larry L. Jentsch
December 13, 2013
Larry Lee Jentsch, 73, of Granger, Iowa, died Friday, December 13, 2013.
He was born to the late Oliver and Agnes Jentsch, July 23, 1940 in Carroll at St Anthony’s Hospital.
Larry attended Manning and Malvern High School. He married Sigrid May Anderson on October 8, 1961. They made their home where ever Larry’s job took him. Larry worked for the USDA, which gave him the opportunity to move around and see the country.
He took Sigrid out to California where he started working for the USDA and then switched to work for Standard Oil Company. While living in California, Larry and Sigrid had a son named John. An opportunity to work for the government again, allowed them to make the trek from California back to Iowa.
Larry’s job took them to Malvern, IA, York, NE, Fremont, NE, Wakefield, NE, Marshall, MN, Humboldt, IA, Robinson, Ill, and finally Sioux Center, IA. While being stationed in Fremont, Nebraska, Larry and Sigrid had another son named Richard.
Larry retired from the USDA in 2000, after 35 years. Larry and Sigrid decided to move to Grimes in 2001.
In 2005, Larry and Sigrid moved to the country by Granger. There they enjoyed the outdoors by working in the yard, planting flower gardens and planting a vegetable garden.
Larry was a Mason since, 1968. He enjoyed people and life – he loved fishing, camping, car racing and gardening. Larry always made everyone feel right at home and comfortable.
He is survived by his wife Sigrid; 2 children: John Jentsch of Granger, IA; Richard and his wife Michelle Jentsch of Zumbrota, MN; 3 grandchildren; Amber, Inga and Austin; and his sister, Mary Jentsch of Omaha, NE.
Services will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be directed to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Gloria Hauck Morris
12/18/2013
So sorry to hear of your father's death, John. From all the wonderful stories you shared while working together, I know how important he is in your life. Be comforted with knowing that you got to share many good years with him.
When the threads that tether us to this world break -- Hearts do , too.
Debby Lewis
12/15/2013
Uncle Larry always had a smile on his face and a story to share. I remember countless stories about his job (I learned many things about eggs) and of course about cars, most generally about the Ford models. To this day whenever I see a Pepsi can, Uncle Larry pops into my mind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Sig, John and Richard. Love you!
Dori & Jim Kostka
12/15/2013
Even though we originally knew and were friends with John, Larry and Sig became our dear friends as well when they moved to Grimes. After we moved back to northern Iowa, we always felt comfortable and welcome when we went back down and would stop by to see the Jentschs. We will miss Larry!
Pat & Claudia Gathercole
12/15/2013
We will miss Larry more than words can express. Not only are the Jentsch family our neighbors, but have become our wonderful friends. Our love and prayers will continue for all of them.
Mindy reed
12/15/2013
Larry was such on fun and friendly man. Always had time to listen and always always a funny story to tell. I had a chance to visit with him alot when he was picking Sig up from work everyday.
He will be missed. We will be praying for the Sig and the famliy as they deal with their loss.