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Larry Willms Obituary

Larry Dean Willms

Larry Dean Willms, 71, of Dike, IA passed away Thursday, September 11th at Mercy One in Waterloo. He was born February 11, 1954, in Cedar Falls,

Visitation will be 4-7pm on Wednesday, September 17th at Abels Funeral Home in Dike. The funeral service will be Thursday morning September 18th at 10:30 at Liberty Baptist Church in Dike followed by graveside services at Elmwood Cemetery, Dike. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation.

Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, 680 Main Street, Dike, Iowa 50624 is proud to serve the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier on Sep. 16, 2025.

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Sherry Stambaugh

September 20, 2025

Joyce and family Im so very sorry to hear of Larry´s passing. Praying for you all.

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Memorial Events
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Sep

17

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Abels Funeral and Cremation Service - Dike

680 Main Street, Dike, IA 50624

Sep

18

Funeral service

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Liberty Baptist Church

705 1st St, Dike, IA 50624

Sep

18

Burial

11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Elmwood Cemtery

U Avenue, Dike 50624

Funeral services provided by:

Abels Funeral and Cremation Service - Dike Chapel

680 Main St, Dike, IA 50624

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