Humphrey, Larry D.

Larry D. Humphrey, 58, of Brooklyn, died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He passed away following a courageous nine-year battle with bladder cancer. Funeral services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at First Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn, with the Rev. John Reynolds Jr. officiating. Interment will be in Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn.

Larry is survived by his wife, Krista; his son, Joshua (Heather) of Brooklyn; his daughter, Megan Vajgrt (Andy) of Williamsburg; a stepgranddaughter, Rebecca Vajgrt; and a precious grandchild to be born in January 2012. Also surviving are his mother, Margaret Burns of Brooklyn; and his brother, David Humphrey (Beverly) of Wheaton, Ill.

Larry was preceded in death by his father, Truman Humphrey; and stepfather, Eldon Burns.

Larry Dean Humphrey was born March 7, 1953, in Grinnell, Iowa, the son of Truman and Margaret (DeLoof) Humphrey. He graduated from BGM High School with the class of 1971 and attended Central College in Pella. Larry and Krista Goodlow were united in marriage on Sept. 17, 1983, at First Presbyterian Church in Montezuma. Larry had been employed by Manatts and Owens Construction. In 1977, Larry went to work for Malcom Stone Martin Marietta, starting as a stockpile truck driver. He worked his way up and was currently plant manager.

Larry loved spending time with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed the good conversations, jokes and laughs with them. Larry was grateful for the support and encouragement from his extended family and countless friends. He was a hunter and fisherman, liked to play with Hawkeye and Max, and enjoyed reading. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn.

A memorial fund has been established.

Online condolences may be extended to the family at .

Published Sept. 30, 2011, in The Gazette