Larry Eugene Freel

Larry Freel, 75, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center.

Larry was born June 17, 1946 in Des Moines to Richard and Helen Freel. He worked as a truck driver for most all of his adult life, retiring from Super Value Warehouse in 2001. He had been married to the love of his life for 49 years, until her death in 2013. He enjoyed going to rodeos, car racing, and casinos; and he loved the Iowa State Fair. He spent much of his retired life surrounded by family.

Larry is survived by his daughters, Tracy (Jim) Holland and Missy (Jim) Carlson; brother, Jack (Tanna) Freel; grandchildren, Travis (Joey) Von Ahsen, Cheyenne (Jason) Paullin, Christina (Kris) Campbell, Anna (Joe) Johnson, Shannon (Brandon) Holbrook, Jimmy (Mollie) Carlson, Tiffany (Shey) Meyer, and Matthew (Jamie) Carlson; and great-grandchildren, Ben, Emma, Kinnick, Paisley, Hank, Tess, Beau, Phillip, Megan, Larry, Layla, Cam, Allison, Abby, Eli, Brooklyn, Carter, Colby, Ezra, and soon to be born Sheamus. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Glenda; his parents, Richard and Helen; and his sister, Phyllis.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the near future, when it is safer to be together. Please contact the family if you wish to be notified of the event.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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Marlena Remington

02/03/2022

I'm so sorry to hear of Uncle Larry's passing. He was a great guy from the first time I met him and Aunt Glenda. They always had an open door and i never heard him say a harsh word. He will be missed by many. Prayers of peace and comfort to Missy and Tracy and the rest of the family. My heart is hurting for you all.

Missy Carlson

02/02/2022

I too remember the crazy vacations we would go on and how both he and Mom would be down for anything at the drop of a hat, the pool parties, the family gatherings, the time spent at the race track but most of all how generous and giving he was. He never meet a stranger and if you knew him you loved him. He will be greatly missed but always loved.

Tracy Holland

02/01/2022

I also recall our many years of camping and boating. Lots of memories from the old days, and new ones from just this past Christmas.

Remembering him will be easy. In these memories he is still here.

Gone but not forgotten, always loved.