Larry Engle

March 22, 1941 - March 1, 2022

Larry David Engle, 80, of Ottumwa, Iowa passed away on March 1, 2022 at the Ottumwa Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 22, 1941 in Milton, Iowa to Charles Thomas and Faye Scott Engle. He married Carole Ann Proctor on December 11, 1960 in Bloomfield. Carole passed away on October 10, 2000. Larry worked for Lund International in Ottumwa as safety coordinator and also served as president of the union. He enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, and taking care of his lawn. He also loved spending time with his dog, Rainey. He is survived by a son, Robert Allen Engle; three grandchildren, Kristi Engle, Ryan Engle, Samuel Kitterman; six great-grandchildren, Emilee, Kennedy, Aaron, Aryana, Christian, Olivia; brother, Wayne (Kay) Engle; uncle, Don (Ellegene) Scott; cousin, Gertrude Phillips; sister-in-law, Cindy Engle; and a niece, Cory Engle. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Brian Engle; brother, Steven Engle; nephew, Matt Engle; and a niece, Melody Scott. Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 with the family present to greet friends from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield. Larry's wish was to be cremated and burial of the cremated remains will be at the IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield at a later date. Memorials have been established to the Heartland Humane Society and the American Lung Association.