Larry Oltmanns , 87, of Craig, IA, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Craig, IA with limited seating, wearing a mask, and practicing social distancing. Reverend Trish Underberg will officiate. Burial with military honors provided by Heeren-McHale-Wilkens American Legion Post 724 of Brunsville will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Craig. Visitation with no family present and practicing social distancing will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2020 at the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com .

Larry Gene Oltmanns was born November 19, 1932 in Le Mars, IA, the son of Henry and Anna (Ommen) Oltmanns. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Craig. He attended country school in Plymouth County, Iowa. Following his schooling, he helped his father on the farm. Years later, Larry received his G.E.D. from Sioux Empire College in Hawarden, Iowa.

He enlisted in the United States Army on June 15, 1953. He was stationed in Germany. He was honorably discharged on May 5, 1955.

He was united in marriage to LaDonna Klave on April 10, 1956 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Craig. Early on, they made their home on a farm between Ireton, IA and Craig where he farmed and worked for Eilers Farm Service in Ireton, Craig, and Struble. After living on the farm, they moved into Craig where they spent much of their married life. Larry retired from Eilers Farm Service after 35 years of service. His "after retirement job" was working for the Ireton CoOp. He was fortunate to have two jobs that he loved. In 2018, Larry and LaDonna moved to Park Place Estates in Le Mars.

Larry was lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Craig where he was active for many years. He was also a member of the Heeren-McHale-Wilkens American Legion Post 724 of Brunsville. Over the years, he enjoyed fishing and camping at Cutty's in Okoboji. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  He loved attending his grandchildren's activities and rarely missed.

Survivors include his wife of over 64 years, LaDonna of Craig, IA; a daughter and her family: Marla (Scott) Koopman of Le Mars, IA, and their children, Tyler (Kayla) Koopman and their children, Claire and Connor, and Nicole Koopman; a son and his family: Chad (Jen) Oltmanns of Akron, IA, and their daughter, Tara; two sisters: Marlene (Ronald) Hanstein of Le Mars, IA, and Karen Schoenrock of Hinton, IA; his in laws: Joyce (Roger) Lunstra of Brandon, SD, Wayne (Vickie) Schuette of Milford, IA, and LouDell Schuette of Craig, IA; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Anna Oltmanns; his son, Terry Oltmanns; a sister in infancy, Joan Elizabeth Oltmanns; and in laws: Jerry Schoenrock, LaVonne (Merlyn) Miller, and Jerlois (Wilbur) Renken.