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Iles Dunn’s Funeral Home

2121 Grand Ave

Des Moines, Iowa

Larry Cedarstrom Obituary

Larry Cedarstrom

West Des Moines

Larry R. Cedarstrom, 81, died Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Central Presbyterian Church where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery.

Larry was born July 28, 1934 in Des Moines to Harold and Marjorie Cedarstrom of Beaverdale. He was the fourth son of a family of seven children. Larry was raised in Des Moines and was a graduate of Roosevelt High School. He also attended the University of Iowa and Drake University.

Larry was a well known and highly respected commercial real estate broker with a career that spanned over 60 years in the Des Moines area. Among many of his professional accomplishments: he was named commercial broker of the year, president and owner of Universal Realty, vice president of Draper and Kramer of Iowa, Inc., president of Grubb and Ellis/Mid America Commercial, taught high school children an introduction to Real Estate course, served on various committees and real estate boards, and earned an SIOR professional designation and was a member of the ICREA Club. Larry was still an active and successful broker for NAI/Optimum Commercial Real Estate.

Memberships include Za-GA-Zig Shrine, Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Goodwill Tours, 8 o'clock Club, past president of Hyperion Field Club and the club's longest active member (and held all offices on board of directors). Larry was the City Tennis Champ, an avid golfer - winning the Hyperion Field Club Men's Championship several times. Larry scored three holes in one in his golfing career.

Larry was a true gentleman, always thinking and caring for others, and making them feel special. He naturally drew others close to him. Larry was extremely outgoing and friendly, wherever he would go he was recognized and people wanted to greet him.

Larry was an amazing and loving family man; his survivors include his wife of 35 years, Marilynn(Rutherford); daughter, Janell (Bill) Sanz of Vista, CA; granddaughters: Amy and Jenna Wysocki of Carlsbad, CA; siblings: Thomas F. Cedarstrom of Pacific Grove, CA, Sandra F.(Allen) Schroder of West Des Moines, Susan G. James of Kansas City, MO. Larry was preceded in death by his son, Larry R. Cedarstrom II "Buddy"; brothers: Jack R., James H., William G. Cedarstrom; brother in law, Ron James.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or the charity of your choice. On line condolences are welcome at www.IlesCares.com.

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Published by the Des Moines Register from Sep. 17 to Sep. 19, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Larry Cedarstrom

28 Entries

Dee Nee

September 11, 2025

Larry was such a great guy! I miss him.

Dee Nee Amodeo

September 11, 2022

Larry was such a great guy! I still miss seeing him. He always had a smile on his face

Jim and Julie Thrasher

September 22, 2015

It was so great to have had a chance to meet Larry. What a wonderful man. No one was a stranger to him. Our condolences to Marilyn and all the family and friends of Larry.
You are in our prayers and thoughts, Jim and Julie Thrasher

September 22, 2015

Marilyn,
I was saddened to read of Larry's passing. Another of the leaders in the great real estate era is lost to us. I understand your grief and heartache and sense of loss. Stay strong.
Susan Raye

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Neal Johnson

September 21, 2015

So sorry to hear of Larry's passing. We attended both Roosevelt High and Drake University together where we were SAE brothers. I always considered Larry a class guy as well as a true gentleman in every sense of the word. He will be missed.

Christine Cedarstrom Vincent

September 20, 2015

Dear Uncle Larry, I light this candle in your memory. It will shine beautifully, but it won't shine a brightly as you have. I will miss you so much, but I believe we will be reunited someday. I love you! Your niece, Christine

September 19, 2015

To the Cedarstrom fanily:
So sorry to hear of Larry's passing..Our thought's and prayers are with all of you.Love the Adams family, Dee, Linda John & Jeff

September 19, 2015

Marilyn, I was so sorry to hear about Larry and your loss. The times at the reunions were great and his story about his relationship with Miss Brody had all of us in tears. He will be missed as he was a bright light at the reunions.
Shirley Whitfield

Erin Harkin

September 19, 2015

The staff at Erin Dental is so sad to hear of Larry's passing. He truly was an amazing man and he will be missed by many. We are thinking of Marilynn and the family during this hard time.

Ben and Tina Stanton

September 19, 2015

Marilynn it was with overwhelming sadness that I learned today of Larry's passing. Tina and I enjoyed so much meeting you in the last couple of years and I truly treasured re-establishing contact with one of my best buddies from our youth. May God Bless and comfort you through this period of unbelievable loss.

Chuck and Ruth Towner

September 18, 2015

All the kind words about Larry are certainly deserved. We so enjoyed the times we spent sharing his life at the Roosevelt reunions. Our prayers are with you Marilynn and your family.

Sheryl Patrick,(Rutherford)

September 18, 2015

Dearest Marilyn & Janell, Amy, Jen,
No amount of time, distance can alter the bonds of family; now & always, our love is with you.

Jenna Wysocki

September 18, 2015

Grandpa ill miss you and the times we shared at the lake. Grandma stay strong.

Ken Wysocki

September 18, 2015

Sir DAD was my friend, my mentor, my golf guru and most importantly the grandfather of my kids. I will miss you.

Jeannie Davison

September 18, 2015

Marilyn, Janell, Amy and Jenna,
Your are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Larry was such a gentleman and class act.
So many fun memories of spending time with Marilyn and Larry when Janell would visit from California.
Our deepest sympathy,
Ken and Jeannie Davison

Roy Riley

September 18, 2015

Marilynn, our condolences for your loss. You and Larry were friends that we really appreciated.

September 18, 2015

Our condolences to Marilyn, Janell, Amy and Jen and all of Larry's family and friends. It was always a treat to see Larry when he was in town. May your fond memories be everlasting. Love, the Gastelos

John & Jeannie Reilly

September 17, 2015

Marilyn
John and I are so sorry for your loss, of your husband, your best friend, your hero, your Prince Charming, and many more. We are privileged to have known such a great man, he always had that warm smile, and gentle hug for you. He was such a gentlemans, gentleman. First class act all around. He certainty will be missed by all who knew him. Our prayers go out to you and the family during this time celebrating his life.

Dennis Koskovick

September 17, 2015

Growing up with Larry was a wonderful experience. You were truly
a unique friend. Blessings to all of
your family and friends.

Annabelle Berizzi

September 17, 2015

You will always be our dear UL and will remain forever in our hearts. God's speed Uncle Larry. Love, Annabelle and August

Dee Nee Amodeo

September 17, 2015

I was so shocked to see that Larry had passed. I just talked to him in July and heard all about the move to their new home. Larry was always so kind, positive, sweet and gentle. I will miss him so much. My heart aches for Marilynn and his family. I will pray for them and know his memories will keep a smile on their faces. God Bless.

Dad's 80th Birthday

Janell Cedarstrom (Sanz)

September 17, 2015

Goodbye Daddy. I will always love and cherish you. Every positive thing that could be said about a person is being said about you by all who had the honor to have known you.

Gene & Kathy Flanagan Garton

September 17, 2015

Marilyn, WE are sending you prayers and love. Larry was a friend of my parents, I am sure they are all in Heaven having a cocktail. He was always smiling. I loved the stories he told about the old days in Beaverdale.

Laura Cedarstrom Bridwell

September 17, 2015

We were so blessed to have Larry as our Uncle. There was never a more kind, gentle and loving man. We will miss you so much.

Cindy Fleischacker

September 17, 2015

Our hearts are breaking for you, Marilynn. All of us will miss Larry very much. Brady, Bill & I send our love and prayers to you.

Barbara Harkin

September 16, 2015

Sandy and family

Sorry for your loss. Larry was very professional and a truly nice man.

Gail Johnson(Cedarstrom)

September 16, 2015

Twenty Years and two children with Larry there are many memories. I know that after 52 years without our Buddy there is overwhelming joy in their reunion.
To my ex-Cedarstrom family, my condolences for your loss.

Judy Smith

September 16, 2015

Marilynn, I just heard of Larry's passing and am so sorry. He was a wonderful man and you both have a special place in my heart. I feel so bad that I will not be able to attend his funeral, but I am leaving Thursday for a trip to the East Coast with my family. I will be sending my thoughts and prayers to you.

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