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Larry Shollenbarger Obituary
Larry K. Shollenbarger
November 23, 1940-October 24, 2022
WATERLOO-Larry K. Shollenbarger, 81, of Waterloo, died Monday, October 24, 2022, at Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo.
He was born on November 23, 1940, in Laurel, Iowa, son of Robert K. and Gertrude J. Wisgerhof Shollenbarger. Larry earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in math education from the University of Northern Iowa. He married Mary Schmidt on September 20, 1980 in Fayette.
Larry worked for the sales team for various Goodwill Industries locations. He also worked for KUNI radio.
He was a member of the Exchange Club of Waterloo and long-term member of the Cedar Falls Jaycees. Larry was an avid golfer and had a passion for single malt scotch. He loved spending time with family and friends and reading a good book.
Larry is survived by wife, Mary of Waterloo; sons, Brett (Kristi) Shollenbarger of Denver, and Stan (Leslie) Shollenbarger of Springfield, MO; five grandchildren, Marissa Knapp, Hunter Shollenbarger, Darwin Shollenbarger, Molly (Sam) Schrum, and Megan (Matthew) Burton; one great-grandson, Noah Schrum; sister, Phyllis (Gordon) Louks of Laurel; brother, Tom (Linda) Shollenbarger of Marshalltown; nieces, Tiffany (Marty) Ahlbach of Las Vegas, NV, and Holly (Ryo) Shabata of Redondo Beach, CA; and one nephew, Matt Schmidt of Des Moines.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one nephew, Troy Louks; and brother-in-law, Tom Schmidt.
Services to be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice. Condolences may be left at www.LockeFuneralServices.com. Locke at Tower Park is assisting the family.
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odo Doris Laverty Eddy
November 6, 2022
Larry lived less than a mile from us in Jasper co. and we rode the bus together for a number of years.Last time i saw Larry was a few years ago at Laurel alumni. We shared cousins bu t we weren't cousins. So sorry for your loss. Larry was a good guy
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Cindy Frederick
October 30, 2022
Mary, I was sad to hear of Larry´s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers my friend. God Bless!
Susie Poock
October 26, 2022
Dearest Mary...we were so saddened to hear of Larry´s passing. We have such treasured memories with you both. Such a big part of our lives. The picture of Larry, used for his obituary, is such a wonderful picture of the bright eyed man we remember. Please know that we are thinking of you and remembering great times.
With love, Jim and Sue Mollenhoff-Poock
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