lifelong academic in the study of horse and human communication, Larry also had an artistic flair and loved to write poetry. Spending time with his family and friends was the joy of his life, and the coffee pot was always on. Larry is survived by his wife Maggie of Hampton, daughter Lisa Slocum and John Ross of Waverly, daughter Michelle Roose and Mitch Miller of Sheffield, son Justin and wife Kendra of Cedar Rapids, son Samuel and wife Sarah of Waterloo, grandchildren Justine Roose, Megan Roose, Chase Slocum, Krislyn Flora, Kylea Hess, Kenzie Hess, Jonathan Hess, Selah Hess and Abigail Hess, brothers Dennis and wife Mary of Hereford, Arizona, and Roger and wife Delores of Crowley, Texas, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Roberta, step-mother Hilda and brother James. Burial will take place at a later date.