Larry D. Odem, 52, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016, at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton, Iowa. He was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on April 11, 1964 to Vern and Jean (Shepard) Odem. Larry graduated from Hampton High School in 1982. He served his country in the National Guard. Larry was united in marriage to Rita Jorges on June 25, 1994, at the Little Brown Church. He worked for the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton in transportation. Larry was a member of the Franklin County Fair Board for eleven years. He enjoyed camping, NASCAR, and spending time with his family. Larry is survived by his wife Rita of Hampton, children Dustin, Chelsea, and Jacob Odem all of Hampton, grandchildren Caroline Odem and Isaiah Odem, siblings Ed (Marlene) Odem of League City, Texas, Robert Odem of Oakdale, Sheryl Haas of Lincoln, Nebraska, Dennis (Dareena) Odem of Omaha, Nebraska, Joe Odem of Lincoln, Nebraska, Kim Odem of Lincoln, Nebraska, sister-in-law Lori Odem of Newton, brothers-in-law Terry Jeter of Des Moines, and Tim Schuler of Kellogg, along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Theresa Jeter and Pam Schuler, broth...[more]