"Dear Rebecca, Kristyn, and families, We remember Larry for his giving heart He gave to the church, community, family, and friends. It was his way of serving the Lord. Steve and Marlena Maher"
In loving memory of
Larry Dale Pitzer
September 26, 1946 - June 23, 2019
LARRY DALE PITZER
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Larry Dale Pitzer, 72, of Muscatine, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
A Celebration of life memorial will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home, 1931 Houser Street, Muscatine, Iowa. Memorials may be made out in Larry's name to Rebuilding Together Muscatine or to his family. Online condolences: www.wittichfuneralhome.com
Larry was born on September 26, 1946, in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Allen and Evelyn (Woolliscroft) Pitzer.
He retired from Muscatine Power and Water as the building and grounds maintenance supervisor.
Larry was a U.S Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War.
He was a member of Calvary Church and was always about helping people through his helps ministry. He was actively involved in Rebuilding Together Muscatine.
He enjoyed fishing in Minnesota and loved trout fishing in Decorah, Iowa. He grew up spending his summers on his grandparent's farm in northern Minnesota.
Those left to honor his memory include his children, Becky Stogdill and husband, Jim, of Muscatine, and their children, Bryson and Taylor; Kristyn Pitzer Valet and husband, Adam, of Wilton, and their children, Trenton and Ally; his brother, Jerry Pitzer and wife, Connie, of Davenport, their children and families; his beloved Aunt Adeline Woolliscroft, Uncle Floyd Woolliscroft, and Aunt Deloris Woolliscroft, all of Bagley, Minnesota; and several loved cousins and extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter, Sarah, and three uncles, Sam, George and Joshua Woolliscroft.
Tributes
"I enjoyed working for Larry at Muscatine Power and Water he was always willing share his knowledge with me so I could do my job better. I loved his fishing stories. I know he has great love for his family and other people and enjoyed help anyone he could. I'm proud that I can call Larry my friend. You will be missed but not forgotten Rest in Peace. "
"I only knew Larry for about five years but we soon became friends. Larry was a one-of-a-kind type of guy. He loved life and enjoyed living and helping others with any handyman task that would arise. I believe Larry is/was one of the best Christians I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He will be missed?! Goodbye my friend"
"Sending my thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. May the comfort of your family and friends give you strength for today and the days to come. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure to hold. -Shawn, Tyler & Whitney Baars"
"So sorry to hear, Larry was a great guy! Knew him a long time ago{40+ years} Always fun and kind!"
"I enjoyed my time speaking with Larry, He was always interested in hearing about what I was doing and made sure to give you his full attention. - Eric Jones"
"Larry was a good friend and coworker. We liked to razz one another at work. Very recently our friend Phyllis and I would go clean his house every other week. We so enjoyed visiting with him so much. I'll remember him being fill of joy and happy, since his last test came back ok and looking forward to going to his farm to in Minnesota and fixing it up. That's how I will remember him full of joy ! My condolences to his daughters and family!"
"Larry was such a kind hearted man. It was a privilege to know him. May knowing he is with his Lord and Savior be a blessing to you all. May he live on in your hearts. Jean Walker"