Larry Keith Johnson

Published by editor on Tue, 08/25/2020 - 9:54am

Larry Keith Johnson, 81, of Latimer, Iowa, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020, at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. He was born on July 7, 1939, in Hampton, Iowa, to Lawrence and Arloine (Hansen) Johnson.

Larry graduated from Franklin Consolidated, class of 1957. He was united in marriage to Evelyn Meyer on September 11, 1960, in Dows. From this union three sons were born: Curtis, Craig, and Tim. In their younger days, Larry and Evelyn enjoyed card clubs, snowmobiling, and couple’s club at church.

Larry was a livestock and row crop farmer in Franklin County. He enjoyed his mornings at the local elevators catching up with fellow farmers over a cup of coffee. He was a current member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer where he enjoyed activities with the Philathea group. He served in many roles at the churches where he was a member and also served as a school board member at CAL Community School.

Larry enjoyed his time with children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Larry was an avid farmer which he did for almost his entire life. He enjoyed golfing with friends including Men’s Night at the Latimer Golf Club and several golf trips to Kansas City. He and Evelyn spent many winters in south Texas where they enjoyed the warm weather, golfing, and time with many friends.

Larry is survived by his wife Evelyn of Latimer, sons Curtis of Iowa Falls, Craig (Nancy) of Latimer and Tim (Suzanne) of Ankeny, grandchildren Kelsey (Bryce) Chaplin, Cassandra Johnson, Brett (Nicki) Johnson, Kayla Johnson, Joel (fiancé Jess) Johnson, Jenna Johnson, Nate Johnson, Cameron Johnson and Tori Johnson, great-grandchildren Colton Chaplin, Parker Chaplin, Cora Johnson and Milo Johnson, sisters Sharon Lubkeman and Vicky (Dave) Burmester, along with several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Arloine.

Funeral services were held at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer. Visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 24, 2020, at Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. A private burial took place at St. Peter’s Cemetery in rural Coulter.

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