Larry Duane Stougard

Larry “Stu” Stougard, 85, peacefully passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 surrounded by his loving family, at Luther Park Care Center in Des Moines, IA.

Larry was born October 14, 1939 to Andrew and Velma (Purvis) Stougard in Jefferson, Iowa. He was the eldest of two sons. Stu began his military career at age 17 as a Marine recruit at Camp Pendleton, CA in September, 1956. He left the Marines and transferred to the Army. After more than three decades of service, Larry retired at the rank of Lt. Colonel in the National Guard. Among his many military achievements, he was most proud of piloting the UH1 Bell Huey and OH58 Jet Ranger helicopters with the National Guard. Stu was a 33 -year veteran of the Des Moines Police Department, retiring at the rank of Sergeant. Well -known and respected by all in his community, Stu was known to be honest and loyal as an officer and a friend.

He is survived by daughters, Dana (Rodney) Linn and Holly (Bruce) Mordini; grandchildren, Shane Linn, Aliesha (Ryanne) McIntosh, Erica (Johnny) Meislahn, Brooke Mordini, and Grant Mordini; in addition to five great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter, all who brought him so much joy.

Larry is preceded in death by his father, Andrew Ralph Stougard; his mother, Velma Verlee (Purvis) Stougard; and brother, Richard Leroy Stougard Sr.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday June 21, 2025 at Highland Memory Gardens, 1 NE 60th Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa with a celebration of life reception to follow.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League in loving memory of Stu and condolences expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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