Larry L. Hartwell

MASON CITY - Larry Lee Hartwell of Milwaukee, Wis., was born Feb. 3, 1954, in Mason City, the son of Larry and Margaret (Snook) Hartwell. He graduated from Mason City High School and then went into the Marine Corps.

During Larry's time in the Marines he attained the rank of corporal and was a guard at the United States Embassy in Pakistan. Larry returned to Iowa after his father's death and began working for the Chicago Bridge and Iron Co. and then as a painter for Water Tower Paint and Repair Co. Larry worked as a painter for Rainbow Inc. for the last 15 years and had lived in Milwaukee for the last seven years.

Larry married Alida Metcalf on Aug. 29, 1979, in Minneapolis, Minn. Together they soon moved to Alexandria and began their family, having four sons, Ben, Lucas, Josh and Jared. Larry enjoyed attending his son's school activities and helped them prepare for go-cart races in the summer

He liked to hunt, ice fish and play golf. He also liked playing cards, especially cribbage. He enjoyed watching old westerns, listening to Johnny Cash music and following his beloved Green Bay Packers football team.

Larry L. Hartwell died on Saturday (Sept. 5, 2009) in Alexandria, Minn.

Survived by his sons, Ben Hartwell, Lucas (Kelly) Hartwell, Josh (Tanya) Hartwell and Jared Hartwell, all of Alexandria, Minn.; granddaughter, Anyia Ries of Minneapolis, Minn., and expecting grandson, Vincent Hartwell; brother, Darrell Hartwell of Mason City; sisters, Cathy Fox and Debbie Austin, both of Mason City.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, Minn., with the Rev. Harold Knutson officiating. Military honors will be performed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 936 and the American Legion Post No. 87 of Alexandria.

Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, Minn., 320-763-5900. www.andersonfuneral.net