Larry Kenneth Farmer

Larry Farmer, 88, of Le Mars, Iowa, formerly of Westfield, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at UnityPoint Health-Downtown in Sioux City, Iowa.

Abiding by his wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars, Iowa. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Larry Kenneth Farmer, the son of Kenneth Farmer and Hazel Lang, was born on September 19, 1938, in Plymouth County, Iowa. He started his school in Plymouth County before attending school in Le Mars. He graduated from Le Mars Central High School in 1956.

He enlisted in the United States Navy. He went to Basic Aviation Electronics Technician school in Memphis TN. He was stationed stateside in San Diego, California. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Plymouth County.

He attended college at Westmar in Le Mars, then in Utah, before finishing his schooling at Iowa State University where he graduated with his degree in Botany and Forestry. He worked for a few years for the United States Forest Service. After a few years, he decided to go back to school. He attended Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon, where he received his electrician training. He went to work for Criswell Electric in Le Mars before starting his own business. He worked as an electrician until his retirement.

He was united in marriage to Carol Howery on July 22, 1978, in Waterloo, Iowa. The couple made their home for many years near Westfield, Iowa, before moving to Le Mars.

Larry loved nature and being outdoors. He enjoyed taking care of his garden and watching birds. He also loved his dogs and spending time with his nieces and nephews.

Survivors include his wife, Carol of Le Mars, IA; two sisters: Kathleen ‘Kate’ Kruse of Le Mars, IA, and Peggy Olson of Le Mars, IA; two brothers: Richard (Lyla) Farmer of Craig, IA, and Michael Farmer of Le Mars, IA; his in laws, Barbara Looney of California, Jeri Molloy of Colorado, and Susan (Terry) Baker of South Carolina; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Farmer and Hazel Lang; his stepmother, Henrietta ‘Hank’ Farmer; his father and mother in law, Bob and Bea Howery; and his in laws, Alwayne Oetken, Wendell ‘Tiny’ Kruse, Jack Looney, and Gerald Molloy.