Visser, Larry, 1946-1986

VISSER, HOF

Posted By: Lydia Lucas - Volunteer (email)
Date: 9/30/2010 at 22:06:55

LOCAL BUSINESSMAN DIES

Larry Visser, 39, of Sioux Center, died Sunday, September 14, in Sioux Center. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, September 17, at 1:30 p.m. at the Dover Avenue Alliance Church in Orange City. The Rev. Henry Elgersma will officiate. Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Sioux Center. Visitation is Tuesday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Vander Ploeg Chapel in Sioux Center.

Visser was born October 31, 1946, at Sioux Center. On July 3, 1968, he married Ardith Hof in Modesto, California. Visser was active in many church and civic organizations. He was a partner in Visser Brothers Elevator in Sioux Center.

Long-time resident

Visser is survived by his wife; two children, Kimberly and Kristopher, both at home; his mother, Angeline Visser of Sioux Center; three brothers, Roger, Dennis and Scott, all of Sioux Center; and one sister, Donna De Jong, of Scottsdale, Arizona.

Source: Sioux Center News, Sept. 17, 1986.
The obituary includes a photo.

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Editorial by Warren Overlie, Sioux Center News, Sept. 17, 1986, p. 4:

People in Sioux Center were saddened to learn of the untimely death of Larry Visser, one of Sioux Center's prominent business and community leaders. Visser, who has been associated with Visser Brothers Elevator, was active in a number of important business and educational committees in town. He was an enthusiastic member of the Chamber of Commerce, and his involvement in many aspects of that organization was greatly appreciated. One of the important committees of the Chamber on which he served was the agriculture committee, and this committee has worked hard in past years to promote farm products and to find ways for Sioux Center to better understand the needs of farmers.

Visser put in long hours as a member of the Sioux Center Volunteer Fire Department and the rescue squad. He was also a veteran. There were many other ways, too, in which he helped make this town a better place in which to live.

We extend our sympathies to his family and many friends. He will be greatly missed.
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Source: Vander Ploeg Funeral Home obit.

Larry Visser

Born October 31, 1946 Sioux Center, Iowa

Died September14, 1986 Sioux Center, Iowa

Service: September 17, Dover Avenue Alliance Church Orange City, Iowa

Clergyman: Rev. Henry Elgersma

Interment: Memory Gardens Cemetery Sioux Center, Iowa

Arrangements: Vander Ploeg's Funeral Home Sioux Center, Iowa

Larry Visser passed away suddenly Sunday afternoon at his home in Sioux Center at the age of thirty-nine years. On July 3, 1968, in Modesto, California, he was united in marriage to Ardith Hof who now survives. To this union two children were born; Kimberly and Kristopher, both at home. He is also survived by his mother, Angeline Visser of Sioux Center, Iowa ; one sister, Donna De Jong of Scottsdale, Arizona; and three brothers, Roger, Dennis, and Scott, all of Sioux Center, Iowa.

Larry was involved in many church and civic organizations. His death is mourned by many friends and relative.