Mulford, Larry Dee (1943 - 2023)

MULFORD, JOHNSON, WILSON, FISCHER, CLAUSSEN, STETZRL, LEBECK

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 2/24/2023 at 16:08:05

Name of deceased: Larry Dee Mulford

Aged: 79 yrs, 1 mo, 14 days

Residence: Audubon, Audubon County, IA

Born: Dec. 9, 1943; Carroll, Carroll County, IA

Died: Jan. 23, 2023; Salem Lutheran Home, Elk Horn, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Monday, Jan. 30, 2023; First United Methodist Church, Audubon, IA; burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Audubon, IA

Survived by: Son, Jeff Mulford of Exira, IA; grandchildren, Daniel Wilson of SD, Josey Wilson of Osceola, IA, and Jessica (spouse, James) Fischer of Council Bluffs, IA; several great-grandchildren; aunt, Geraldine Clausen of Fremont, NE; sister-in-law, Gloria Mulford of Elk Horn, IA; nieces and nephews, Mark Mulford of Ankeny, IA, Steve (spouse, Tracy) Mulford of Elk Horn, IA, Jason (spouse, Marcie) Mulford of Ankeny, IA, and Jennifer (spouse, Clint) Stetzel of Audubon, IA; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Edwin and Rose (nee Lebeck) Mulford; daughter, Angela Wilson; son-in-law, Joe Wilson; stepmother, Lucille Mulford; sister, Carolyn Mulford; twin brother, Gary Mulford; infant nephew, Brian Mulford

Education: Attended the Audubon (IA) Community Schools and later received his GED.

Religious affiliation: Baptized with his twin brother, Gary, at their home by a Methodist minister; member, Presbyterian Church, Audubon, IA

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: Diane Johnson; 1964; location not provided

Employment: After completing his GED, Larry was employed by the Carlson Seed Company. Next, he began working for Talbot-Carlson Incorporated for some years until he began working for the Audubon Oil Company. He was later employed at the Alfalfa Mill, located south of Audubon. Finally, he ventured into starting his own mowing and snow removal business, which he operated for many years, all while also taking care of his mother. He retired to enjoy his own home while he was able, and then moved to the Friendship Home, Audubon, IA for a brief time before he relocated one last time to the Salem Lutheran Home, Elk Horn, IA.

Hobbies/Interests: Enjoyed the casinos in Council Bluffs, IA; watching old western and war movies; when younger, he enjoyed playing football and baseball

Sources: kjan.com; kesslerfuneralhomes.com