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Lawrence "Larry" Anderson

May 21, 1930 — March 27, 2019

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Larry "LV" Anderson, 88, of Cedar Falls went to his eternal home Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Western Home Communities Nation Cottage. He was born May 21, 1930, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the son of Lawrence & Minnie (Olson) Anderson. Larry graduated from Mayville High School in 1948.  After graduation he enlisted in the Marine Corp and served in the Korean War.  Upon his return, he attended and graduated from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks.  He married June "Arlene" Ross September 8, 1956, in Hillsboro, North Dakota. She preceded him in death January 5, 2017. They moved to Cedar Falls, Iowa upon graduation. Larry worked as an engineer at John Deere for 33 years, retiring in 1993.

Larry was a committed husband of 60 years, a supportive father, wonderful grandfather and friend to many.  The most important thing that shaped his life was his relationship with his Heavenly Father.  He was a faithful member at Cedar Heights Baptist Church where he humbly served for 59 years.

Survivors include his sons, Craig (Sue) Anderson of Cedar Falls and Scott (Karna) Anderson of New Brighton, Minnesota; four grandchildren, Lindsey (Zach) Holsman, Heidi Anderson, Jordan Anderson and Natalie (Kyle) Terhark; three great-grandchildren, Adelyn, Vivian and Isaiah Holsman; one brother, Richard (Shirley) Anderson of Cummings, North Dakota and a sister-in-law, Lorraine Anderson of Atlanta, Georgia.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and one brother, Curtis Anderson.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 8, 2019 at Cedar Heights Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home.  Online condolences may be left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com

Memorials may be directed to Cedar Heights Baptist Church.

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Visitation

Sunday, April 7, 2019

2:00 - 5:00 pm

Dahl - Van Hove - Schoof Funeral Home & Cremation Service

1825 W 12th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

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Memorial Service

Monday, April 8, 2019

Starts at 11:00 am

Cedar Heights Baptist Church

2430 Neola Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

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