SCOTT, Larry Lee 1931 - 2014

SCOTT, HANSEN, PARTELLO, GARNER, HAUCHROG, LAFRENZ, POOLE, MARTENS

Posted By: Pat Ludeke (email)
Date: 12/2/2017 at 23:21:26

Larry Lee Scott, 82, of Clear Lake passed away Friday, May 2, 2014, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake, with his family at his side.

Per Larry’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2014, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave. N., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Bernie Colorado officiating.

Inurnment will follow in the Clear Lake Cemetery with military honors provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.

The family will greet friends and family from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with a Masonic Service at 7 p.m.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left to the Clear Lake United Methodist Church or the Clear Lake Volunteer Fire Department.

Larry Lee Scott, son of the late Walter and Ida (Hansen) Scott, was born Oct. 15, 1931, in Estherville, Iowa. Larry graduated from Estherville High School in 1950. On Aug. 15, 1950, he enlisted in the National Guard and served as a staff sergeant. His unit was activated and deployed to Germany during the Korean War. On July 28, 1952, Larry was honorably discharged after serving at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.

After returning from the service he attended Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn. In Nov. of 1954 Larry met Ann Partello and after a whirlwind courtship they married on March 6, 1955, and took up residence in Humboldt, Iowa, where Larry worked as a printer for the Humboldt Independent newspaper. While in Humboldt, Stephanie was born after which the family moved briefly to Sterling, Colo.

Upon returning to Spirit Lake, Larry took a job as a printer. While in Spirit Lake, Patricia was born, after which Larry accepted a sales position with Midwestern Paper Company and Larry and Ann moved their family to Clear Lake. Valerie was born after moving to Clear Lake, followed by Natalie four years later. In 1968 Larry and Ann moved their family to an acreage south of Clear Lake and enjoyed country living for many years.

After working 32 years in sales for Midwestern Paper Company, Larry retired in 1991. He was proud to learn that his large territory was split between three salesmen. After Larry’s retirement the couple spent time traveling with winter trips to Florida, Texas and many years in Arizona, as well as trips overseas. They took several trips with friends traveling America in their motor home.

Larry was active in the Clear Lake Jaycees during which he and Ann assisted with the Miss Iowa Pageant and represented Iowa while attending the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City. Larry was a Mason and also served as a Rainbow Dad for his daughters during their years as Rainbow Girls.

Larry was an active member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church and served as an usher for several years. Larry enjoyed listening to music, reading, woodworking, being outdoors, traveling and stimulating conversation with friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his wife Wilma “Ann” on April 1, 2014, his parents and two brothers, Bruce and Daniel.

Left to cherish Larry’s memory are his daughters, Stephanie (Steve) Garner, Waverly, Iowa; Patricia (Finn) Hauchrog, Lake Havasu, Ariz.; Valerie Lafrenz and Natalie (Darren) Poole, both of Clear Lake; grandchildren, Kayla (Ryan) Reitzler, Centerville, Ohio; Kimberly Madson, Waverly, Iowa; Kyle Madson, Madison, Wis.; Catherine Hauchrog, Lincoln, Neb., Lauren Lafrenz and Ryan Lafrenz, Clear Lake; great-grandchildren, Rex, Klyne, and Annika Reitzler and Carson Smock; sister, Mary Ellen (Don) Martens, Estherville, Iowa; brothers, Gene (Kathy) Scott, Menomonie Falls, Wis., and Jim (Ayako) Scott, Clear Lake, Iowa, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.