Private graveside services for Larry will be held at Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell, Iowa. A family-led celebration of life will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the Elk Lodge in Grinnell from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Larry’s name may be directed to the family for a later designation. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Those left to remember and cherish his memory are his children: Kelli Buresh, of Marshalltown, IA, Kraig (Christine) Ware, of Ogden, UT and Ed (Julie) Ware, of Jonesboro, AR; his six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. Additionally, he is survived by his siblings: Shawn (Kathy) Collum, David (Angie) Collum, Diane Collum and Lynn Collum; alongside with numerous nieces and nephews.