Lawrence R. “Larry” Law, Jr, age 89 of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at the Alverno. In following Larry’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the Pape Funeral Home. A memorial service will begin at 11:00 AM.
Larry was born in Savanna, IL on November 9, 1932, the son of Lawrence and Melvia (Solt) Law, Sr. He graduated from Savanna High School. Larry served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Shirley Neis on August 24, 1952 in Savanna. Following the war Larry worked at the National Tea Store in Savanna. He attended Kirkwood College for Quality Control and was hired by John Deere in Dubuque where he worked from 1960 to 1977. Larry also worked in quality control in Independence and Maquoketa, Iowa and Janesville, WI. After moving to Clinton, Larry and Shirley owned and operated Upton Body Shop and Law Auto Upholstery.
Larry was a member of the former Chancy Lutheran Church and the Camacnhe Masonic Lodge #60. He enjoyed woodworking, especially making Christmas ornaments for his family and weekend camping and fur trade rendezvous’.
Larry is survived by his wife Shirley; a daughter, Jacqueline (Monte) Muxfeldt of Tucson, AZ; 2 sons, Randy Law and James (Lisa) Law both of Clinton; 3 grandchildren, Jennifer (Matt) Haines of Aurora, CO, Corey Muxfeldt of Tucson, and Inola (Blake) Witt of Maquoketa; 2 great grandchildren, Aubrey and Colton and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Rick; and 2 brothers, Gerald and Kenneth. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.