Larry Comstock

1938 - 2026

Larry Comstock, 87, of Montrose, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

He was born Aug. 17, 1938, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Emit and Virginia Hemingway Comstock.

Larry graduated from Montrose High School with the class of 1957.

Larry was a veteran of the U.S. Army and proudly served his country during the Cuban Missile Crisis as a practical nurse.

On Aug. 23, 1959, Larry was united in marriage with Annie Burns in Keokuk. She survives.

Larry had been employed by Thomas Truck and Caster and later by Fruehauf, until the company closed. Most recently, he worked as a driver for Shottenkirk for 25 years, until his illness.

He was a strong and dedicated union member, serving for many years with the I.A. of M. No. 566 and Fruehauf Local 1492.

Larry and his wife Annie spent 25 years making a home at the Lake of the Ozarks. He loved spending time boating on the water, was an accomplished bowler who participated in several leagues, and enjoyed riding his motorcycle, making two memorable trips to Canada.

Other survivors include two grandsons, Matt Davis (Lexie) of Keokuk and Jason Hartman of Montrose; one great-granddaughter Skyler Hartman; and two nephews, Tom Cale (Carolyn) and Lonnie Cale (Gail).

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Becky Comstock Davis; three sisters; and one brother.

A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, at Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk. Burial with military rites will be in Montrose Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with family meeting with friends at that time.

Memorials may be made to the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House or the PAW Animal Shelter.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com.