Obituary for Larry Ohl | Locke Funeral Services

Larry Ohl

January 26, 1938 - May 13, 2024

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Funeral Service

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Starting at 10:30 AM

Locke at Tower Park

4140 Kimball Ave.,
Waterloo, IA 50701

Visitation

Friday, May 17, 2024

From 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Locke at Tower Park

4140 Kimball Ave.,
Waterloo, IA 50701

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Larry D. Ohl, 86, of Cedar Falls, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the Martin Suites of Western Home Communities.

He was born on January 26, 1938, in Oelwein, son of Phillip F. and Lillian C. Hunter Ohl.

Larry graduated from Waterloo East High. He also attended Gates Business College and Iowa State Teachers College. He married Linda G. Thompson on June 16, 1963, at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Waterloo.

He worked as the manager of Eagle's Food Center for 27 years until closing, three years at Kimball Ridge, S & S Meats, and Office Max for 10 years.

Larry enjoyed spending his time working on model trains, using his computer, and volunteering. Most notably he was a twice recipient of the Governor Volunteer Award at Western Home Communities. He also volunteered on the Cedar Falls Planning and Zoning Committee and his high school class reunion committee.

Larry is survived by his wife, Linda of Cedar Falls, sons, David (JoDee) Ohl of Parker, CO, Michael (Tabatha) Ohl of Marion; daughter, Ludene (Joe) Bedell of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Tyler Ohl, Ashley (Ben) Kraemer, Kylie (Tyler) Whitmore, Lanae Ohl, Aaron Bedell, Alex Bedell, and Jacie Bedell; one great-grandson, Carson Kraemer; sister, Sharon (Tom) Hemsath of Raymore, MO; one brother, Joe (Janet) Ohl of Spokane, WA; two sisters-in-law, Diana 'Dee' (Ron) Bowers of Waterloo, and Judy Ohl of Cedar Falls; brother-in-law, Tom (Justine) Thompson of Shawnee, OK; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Dale Ohl.

Funeral services are 10:30 am, Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball Ave, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery, both in Waterloo. Visitation is 5:00 - 7:00 pm., Friday, May 17, 2024, at Locke at Tower Park. Memorials may be directed to family. Locke at Tower Park is assisting the family, 319-233-3146.

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Mike, Dave, Ludeen, and Mrs. Ohl- I was very sorry to hear of Mr. Ohl’s death. He was a wonderful neighbor growing up and always kind to all of us neighbor kids running around his yard. Many good memories growing up on Primrose and Veralta. My condolences to all of you.

John Wood

Blessings on you Linda and family. I enjoyed Larry's Facebook posts in recent years. He was so faithful at St. Andrew's and a good neighbor.

Barbara Patton Rolph

Sigh. A man who lived a good -Dash-. Thanks for sharing the beautiful obituary.

Phil & Diane Ohl

Wonderful obituary off a loving family man with an amazing wife and incredible children & grands. He will be missed and remembered by all who knew him.

Dennis & Ruth Andrew

A lot of us from East High ‘56 are already missing Larry. He kept many of us cringing at his political comments, but laughing all the way. His love of family, friends and the Lord has always been evident. Many blessings on Linda and his family.

Cheryl (Stone) Cross-Bushnell

Ao sorry to hear this. I got to know Larry 40 (!) years ago when I started working full time at the Courier and he served on the Cedar Falls Planning and Zoning Commission -- and I found out after that my oldest brother Mike worked for him at Eagle's. I also did a business story with him for the Courier on locally owned grocery stores, I think when he was at S&S -- he was a wealth of local history and I was very grateful for that. I knew his sense of humor well. I called the house and the answering machine said leave a recording "because our vicious attack dog Pepper doesn't take messages." Also surprised to see him with me on the visiting sideline at a Columbus football game. Tyler and my son Brian were a year apart at Marion and football teammates, so I had good company, even if I felt a little awkward sitting on the opposing sideline of my alma mater.. Always enjoyed Larry and appreciated his support -- he definitely kept me on my toes with his gentle ribbing. Talking to Larry was like trying to catch a knuckleball from a wily pitcher -- you never knew what direction the pitch was going to take, and you better have a big glove. :) He made the job and life fun.

Patrick Kinney

Linda I am so sorry for your loss even though I didn’t know Larry well, i knew he was kind and loving. My prayers go out to you and your family. May god give you strength

Evelyn Hamlin

I am so sorry for your loss. I was very young when your family lived by us on Black Hawk Road but I remember all of you very well. I remember going with my mom to get groceries at Eagle's and the two fun things I did during those days were seeing Larry & getting a box of Barnum's Animal Crackers. Fond memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Debbie Henderson Smock

Just found out about Larry. Used to work with him at s&s meats. A very fair man.

Blair Freet

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