Larry Larpenter
December 27, 2013
Larry Larpenter, 78, passed away Friday, December 27, 2013. He was born February 25, 1935, to Dayton and Cleone Larpenter in Des Moines, Iowa.
Larry served in the United States Navy for four years, two of which were spent on the USS Ingersoll. He enjoyed working 47 years at AE Dairy making cottage cheese. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his loving wife, Carol; children, Larry (Debra) Larpenter and Craig Larpenter; grandchildren, Gregory, Benjamin, Alexander, Christopher and Theodore; siblings, Ronald, Sandra, Gary, David and Linda.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dayton, Huebert and Richard.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, December 30, 2013, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines. Funeral Services will be held at 9 a.m., Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Larry.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ann Marie and Tom McGill and family
12/31/2013
Larry...Please know that out thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom and brother during these difficult times. Your Dad now sits with The Lord and his days on earth have been fulfilled. Be comforted in realizing that he will watch over you and yours through all the days of your life.
Mara Klassen
12/30/2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. My sisters and I are relatives through the Alice Clara Larpenter side of the family living in California. My Grandmother Marguerite Miller wrote "The Larpenter Story" book. We will keep your family in our prayers. May Larry rest in peace.
Susan Larpenteur-Wells
12/29/2013
We are sadden to hear about the passing of our cousin. We are related through the Larpenteur clan. We live in Portland, OR. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Tammy Joslin
12/29/2013
So sorry to hear about your dad. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.