JULIUS, Larry Keith 1943-2019

JULIUS, GROSE, EASTMAN

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Date: 3/25/2024 at 10:15:37

Larry K. Julius

May 24, 1943 - March 23, 2019

Obituary for Larry K Julius

Larry Julius, age 75, of Riceville, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at St Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the United Methodist Church in Riceville. Friends may call from 4-7 pm on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville and again one hour prior to services at the church.

Larry Keith Julius was born to Wright and Dora (Grose) Julius on May 24, 1943, on the family farm west of Little Cedar, Iowa. Larry attended school in Little Cedar and was confirmed in the Lutheran Faith.

Larry married Ruth Ann Eastman on September 14, 1963. The couple made their home in Riceville, Iowa. To their union was born one daughter, Joni on November 19, 1964. Larry was a faithful servant of God as a member of the Riceville United Methodist Church and worked hard to support his family as a Plant Manager for Farmers Feed & Grain. In addition to having a strong work ethic and being a dedicated employee, he served his community as a volunteer fireman and eventually chief from 1967 to 1998.

Larry, best known as “Juice” or “Papa Juice” by great-grandchildren, loved to go for drives in the country and enjoy the beauty of God’s creation. He was also known to throw a fishing line in the lake on occasion and shared that passion with his grandchildren. Larry always wore a smile and even when he had lost his ability to communicate, would greet family and friends with his special wink. Larry will be remembered fondly for his love of family, his gentle soul and loving heart.

Larry is survived by his wife Ruth, daughter Joni, grandchildren: Joseph (Angie), Jennifer (Arda), Krissy (Justin) and Susan, great grandchildren: Ethyn, Blake, Corbin, Brooklynn and Noelle, one sister, Janice, brother and sister-in laws: Bill (Kathy), Pug (Louise), Chuck (Rhonda), Steve, Gloria (Ron), Dotty (Mel), Charlene (Jim), Etta, Kathy (Kyle) as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Wright and Dora, four siblings: Joanne, Lee, Verla and Alta, and his in-laws Dora, Charles and Evelyn.

SOURCE: Lindstrom Funeral Home