"I am so sorry to hear about Larry's sudden death. Larry and I both loved to dance and enjoyed many dances together during our high school years. My sympathy goes out to you and your children. He will be missed."
In loving memory of
Larry "Slick" Savely
August 15, 1946 - July 23, 2008
Larry P. "Slick" Savely, 61, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at the Emergency Room of the Henry County Health Center. Visitation will held from 12 noon until 7 p.m., on Sunday, July 27, 2008, at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 2 to 5 p.m. that afternoon. Funeral services will be on Monday, July 28, 2008, at 10:30 a.m., at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jeff McPheron officiating. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery. Memorials have been established to H2O (Help to Others), Mooseheart, or Moosehaven. Born August 15, 1946, in Charles City, IA, Larry Paul was the son of Paul W. and Dorothy M. Orr Savely. As a young child, he moved to Mt. Pleasant and was a 1965 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School. On June 19, 1965, he married Juanita D. Hildebrand in Mt. Pleasant. She survives. After high school, Slick was employed by Rheinschmidt's Flooring before owning Larry's Shell Service. He then worked for Barton Construction and later became a self-employed carpenter. Slick was an avid NASCAR fan and in his earlier years participated in off-road racing, driving "Mama's Relief." He enjoyed golfing, dancing, and making beef jerky, spicy pickles, and hot tomato juice. Slick was a member of Moose Lodge #1003, Moose Legion #137, and Twin Lakes Country Club. Along with his wife, Juanita, Slick is survived by one daughter, Kim (Otis) Henkle of Mt. Pleasant, IA; one son, Kevin Savely of Atlanta, Georgia; his mother, Dorothy Savely Burns; two sisters, Fredine Purvis of Silvis, IL, and Robyn (Ted) Bowling of Dallas, TX; and three grandchildren, Zachary Burden, Spenser Burden, and Sidney Burden. Also surviving are his father-in-law, Everett Hildebrand of New London, IA and two bother-in-laws, Gary (Connie) Hildebrand of New London, IA and Ronald (Mary Ann) Hildebrand of Iowa Falls, IA. Larry was preceded in death by his father; step-father, Robert Burns; and mother-in-law, Doris Hildebrand.
Tributes
"Juanita and family, No words can really comfort you. But please know, our deepest prayers are always with you."
"Juanita and family: So sorry to hear of Larry's untimely passing. It's sad to lose a HS classmate and be so far away from "home" and unable to help celebrate his life. I've heard from several other Class of '65 members and we all agree he will be much missed. We all looked forward to our next visit with him. I felt a special bond as our daughters were born in Mt. P just one day apart. I'll be there in spirit this weekend."
"Sending our sincere sympathy and love to Larry's family. What a shock it was to hear the sad news. We hope and pray for comfort for you all and only wish we could be there to celebrate his life with you. Do to Jerry's condition, traveling at this time is not permissable, but, we will certainly be there with you in thought and prayer. Our love and sympathy to each one of you, Marcia Jacobson and Jerry Byrnes"
"Our heartfelt sympathy to Juanita, Fredi, Aunt Dorothy, & all Larry's family. This was such a shock. Larry was the "baby cousin" and should have outlived all the rest of us. I remember how envious I was of him at our reunion because he was a Savely, but he was TALL. We will miss him."
"Our sincere condolences to the entire family!!"