Larry Gene Visser of Lovilia, Iowa passed away on July 27, 2023. He was the son of Ted and Colleen Visser, born June 3, 1955 in Albia, Iowa.
He married Kamarie Douglas on May 21, 1977 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Albia, Iowa. They were blessed with two Children, Karrie and Seth. Kamarie passed away on May 7, 1996. Larry later married Linda Johnson April 26, 2003 at their home.
Larry worked with his father and grandfather, Carl Visser, in their own trucking business for a few years. Then he worked for the Department of Transportaion until his retirement in 2010. He achieved the rank of Sergeant. He also served on the Monroe County Civil Service Commission.
Larry enjoyed the outdoors: hunting, target practice, grilling, mule and horse rides, riding horseback in parades, and was involved in Monroe County Saddle Club and participated in a Pony Express Ride.
He is survived by his mother, his wife, daughter (Karrie (Dusty) Hutchinson), and son (Seth (Sarah) Visser), and five grandchildren.
Larry was preceded in death by his father, Kamarie, infant brother (Terry), and sister, Chris Toopes.
Visitation will be on Monday, July31, 2023 opening to the public at 3pm and with family present from 5-7pm. at Sinnott Funeral Home, Albia, Iowa.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Sinnott’s in Albia with Larry Bettis officiating.
Interment will follow at Oak View Cemetery in Albia.
Memorials may be directed to Monroe County Law Enforcement.
May he rest in peace.
New Baby
Cheyenne Smith of Lovilia gave birth to a baby girl last week. Cheyenne is the daughter of Todd See and the Granddaughter of Jean See. Welcome to Lovilia little one!
August 5 School Reunion
Saturday is the all school reunion. If you ever attended school in Lovilia, you are welcome to come visit with other former students. Sign in at the Loviia Community Building after 11am, then eat there, listen to an alumni speech or two and then chat with friends with background old rock music by a DJ. Chat until closing at 4pm. Memory time!!