Larry Lemmon

Published by editor on Wed, 12/14/2022 - 8:45am

Larry Dennis Lemmon, 79, passed away on Nov. 17th, 2022 at Harlingen Medical Center from an unexpected heart attack.

Larry was born on March 31, 1943 in Fort Dodge, IA to Harold Sr. and Eva (Smith) Lemmon.

He graduated high school from Callender, Iowa with the Class of 1961. On Dec. 2, 1961, Larry was united in marriage to Colleen (Targgart). The couple raised four children and later divorced. Larry married Judy (Sheehan) on Oct. 15th, 1988 until her passing in May of 2012.

Larry farmed and owned L&L Pest Control. He enjoyed gambling and handyman jobs.

Larry is survived by his girlfriend, Violet Jenkins of Harlingen, TX; children, Elaine (Tom) Jorgensen of Eagle Grove, IA, Wayne (Kim) Lemmon of Dansville, NY, Jodie (John) Kauffman of Eagle Grove, IA, and Nathan (Angie) Lemmon of Britt, IA; 11 Grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; brothers Merv Lemmon of Eagan, MN, and Rodney (Kathy) Lemmon of Clear Lake, IA; sister-in-law Jean Lemmon of Fort Dodge and brother-in-law Ron Warner of Ankeny, IA.

He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Rosalie, brother Harold Jr., sister-in-law Gloria, and wife Judy Lemmon.

A Celebration of Life will be held on March 31, 2023 in Britt, IA.