Larry Wishman

Larry Dennis Wishman, 73, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022.

Larry was born February 10, 1949, in Des Moines, Iowa to George and Pearl Wishman. He was a lifelong resident of the Des Moines area. He graduated from East High School in 1967, and went on to attend Wayne State College. He remained a member of the East High Alumni Association. Larry worked for Younkers, starting as a truck driver and retiring as manager at the distribution center in Ankeny, Iowa in 2008.

Larry met the love of his life, Terrie Johnson in grade school and they were united in marriage on December 21, 1968 in Des Moines, Iowa. Their union was blessed with daughter, Shanna.

Larry was an avid golfer. In high school, he played football and baseball. Larry enjoyed watching all sports, and was an Iowa Cyclone and Iowa Hawkeye fan. He cheered for them both equally. Larry loved watching his granddaughter, Lauren’s sporting events, especially her golf meets. He loved spending time with his family and taking care of them. Larry was a funny, loyal, and honest man who loved his family above all else and enjoyed life to its fullest.

He is survived by his daughter, Shanna (Chad) Hall, granddaughter, Lauren (Jon) James, and sister, Linda (Gary) Crowder.

Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Terrie Wishman; brother, Butch Wishman; sister, Dolly Bailey; and his parents, George and Pearl Wishman.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 19, 2022 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Burial will take place at Glendale Cemetery after the services.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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