EHLERS, Larry 1950-2009

EHLERS, VANFLEET, SCHAKE, POTTS

Posted By: S. Bell
Date: 6/4/2010 at 21:04:17

[Waterloo Courier, Monday, November 16, 2009]

Larry Ehlers, 59, of Clarion, passed away Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at Wright Medical Center.

Memorial services for Larry Ehlers will be held Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, Clarion, with the Rev. Nils Hernandez and Deacon Dr. Michael Whitters officiating.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main, Clarion. There will be a Masonic service Tuesday evening at the funeral home, following the memorial service.

Larry Ehlers was born in Cedar Falls on July 8, 1950, to Paul and Evelyn (VanFleet) Ehlers. He attended Cedar Falls High School and graduated in the class of 1968.

After high school, Larry enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1968, serving during the Vietnam War. In 1970, Larry was honorably discharged with sergeant ranking.

On July 13, 1974, he was united in marriage to Debra Kay Schake, and they made their home in Clarion. During their marriage of 34 years, two sons were born, Neal and Jon.

Larry operated D&E Motors for nearly 25 years. He also worked as a Realtor and contractor.

Larry enjoyed fishing, cooking, being outdoors and spending time with friends and family, especially his granddaughters. He was a certified aircraft mechanic and an avid flyer.

Larry was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church, Cyrene Lodge 325, Clarion, and was a Mason and a Shriner.

Larry is survived by his children, Neal Ehlers of Clarion and Jon (Heather) Ehlers of Ames; grandchildren, Mackenzie and Mayde; his parents, Paul and Evelyn Ehlers of Cedar Falls; brothers, Wayne Ehlers of Galt and Mike Ehlers of Cedar Falls; sister, Susie Potts of Janesville, Minn.; and numerous other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, and his cat, Maynard.

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