Larry Meggenberg Obituary

Age - 71

September 12, 2023

Clinton, IA

Larry Joe Meggenberg, 71, of Clinton, Iowa, passed away at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Funeral services take place at 11 am on Friday, September 15, at Lemke Funeral Homes - South Chapel. A visitation occurs from 5 pm until 8 pm on Thursday, September 14, at the Funeral Home, with an additional visitation occurring one hour prior to the Funeral Service on Friday. Burial takes place at Clinton Lawn Cemetery. Lemke Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements. Larry was born July 18, 1952, in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Harvey and Shirley (Humphrey) Meggenberg. He was united in marriage to Sally Shadle on February 5, 1977, in Clinton Iowa. Up until a short time ago, Larry was still working at ADM, in the Co-Gen Plant, a career spanning 44 years at ADM. Larry was an avid sports fan following all sports pertaining to the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs. He loved his annual vacation to Gulf Shores, Alabama, and travels through Tennessee. He enjoyed socializing with family and friends. Larry loved his fur-baby, his dog Lila. Above all, he loved his family very much and will be greatly missed. Larry is survived by his wife Sally of Clinton; two children - Christopher Meggenberg and Amanda Meggenberg both of Clinton; one grandchild - Madison Meggenberg of Clinton; one brother - Michael Meggenberg of Clinton one sister - Lynda Meggenberg of CA; with several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister - Becky

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