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Larry J. Brower
1934 - 2025
BORN
1934
DIED
2025
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Larry Brower Obituary
He was born Feb. 19, 1934, in Hartley, Iowa, to Dick and Hattie (Moehler) Brower.
He married Carolyn A. Hayes on Nov. 25, 1954, in Burlington, Iowa. She preceded him in death, after 60 years of marriage, on Feb. 4, 2015.
Surviving are three sons: David (and Sarah) Brower of Anderson, South Carolina, Jeffrey (and Tammy) Brower of Hamilton, Illinois, and Gregory Brower of Jefferson City, Missouri; a daughter Kristine (and Mark) Peterson of Galesburg; eight grandchildren: Katie, Michael, Ben, Daniel J., Nichole, Scott, Alexander, and Megan; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son Daniel Brower; and five sisters.
Larry graduated from Burlington High School, Burlington, Iowa. in 1952. He was a traveling salesman his whole life for Drake Hardware in Burlington, Quincy Hardware, and Big Husky. He was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Galesburg. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Chicago Cubs fan. In his free time, Larry was a frequent customer of Sully's Irish Pub, Perkins, and Sidetrax Bar and Grill, all in Galesburg.
As Larry requested, cremation was accorded. A private burial with family was held in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Burlington with his wife Carolyn.
Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Service Galesburg Chapel assisted the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at www.h-p-w.com.
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