- Date Of Birth: January 14, 1943
- Date Of Death: October 10, 2017
- State: Iowa
Larry L. Altemeier, 74, of Newton died on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at Skiff Medical Center. The family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m.
Larry, the son of Clare and Katherine (Flora) Altemeier, was born on January 14, 1943 in Newton. He graduated from Baxter High School in 1961. On November 21, 1964, Larry was united in marriage with Connie Clark in Newton. He was a lifelong farmer in rural Jasper County. Larry was a lifetime member of the Emerson Hough Chapter of the Izaak Walton League. He enjoyed fishing and loved the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Those left to honor Larry’s memory are his daughters Kellie Dodge (Steve Wertz) of Kellogg and Staci (Mike) Bird of Newton; son, Justin Altemeier (Kelli Aldrich) of Newton; five grandchildren, Mikie (Lance) Hansen, Ethan Dodge, Jaci Reeves, Jaden Reeves, and Sophia Bird; step-grandchildren, Shelby, Logan, and Mollie Bird and Kegan and Kenzie Wertz; his great-granddaughter, Kaylee Hansen; brother, Lynn (Mary) Altemeier of West Des Moines; and his nieces and nephews.
