Larry G. Raymond age 83 of Camanche, IA passed away Tuesday Nov. 11, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City. Prior to cremation, Larry became an organ donor. Memorial Mass will be held 11 AM Saturday Nov. 22nd at Prince of Peace Parish, Clinton. Visitation will be held Saturday Nov. 22nd from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Following the Mass a funeral luncheon will be held at Prince of Peace. Family requests friends that come to wear their favorite sports attire. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.
Larry was born at the family home on July 22, 1942 in Sabula, IA the son Charles and Helen (Dennison) Raymond. He graduated from Sabula High School. Larry married Rosann Darby on April 20, 1963 in Sabula, IA. He worked at ALCOA for 30 years in the Foil Mill. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish. Larry enjoyed going to Mudbogging events, and watching his son Larry (Char) race, after Char’s death, he continued to be supportive of Mudbogging as the truck “Pitbull” was driven by Gary Jepsen. He enjoyed caring for his lawn, and was an avid Chicago White Sox, Iowa Hawkeyes, and Indianapolis Colts fan, and supporting Kevin and Char in sports.
Larry is survived by his wife of 62 years, Rosann Raymond of Camanche, IA; his son, Kevin (Terri) Raymond of Maquoketa, IA; three grandchildren, Katelyn (Joshua Andresen), Alyssa (Carter) Burks, and Mitchell (Sierra) Raymond; five great grandchildren, Braxton, Ronan, Presley, Parker, and Carver; his half-sister, Diana (Dennis) Stuhldryer of Boone, IA; several nieces & nephews; and his extended family, Ray and Wendy House and family. He is preceded in death by his parents, a son, Larry (Char), his in-laws, Bill and Evelyn Darby; a sister and brother-in-law Kay and Ron Schroeder; and 2 half-sisters.
I am so very sorry, such a great man. Thinking of you, Roseann & the entire family.
Hugs & prayers.
Shannan Cozzolino
Thankful to have known Larry. God bless you Rosann and your family.
So sad for your family’s loss Rosie. Char has waited a long time to be with you again and now he can show his Dad around. I’m sure Larry will be bicycling around Heaven in no time. Sending my thoughts and prayers to you as you get through this.
Roseanne and family;
Id like to send my sincere condolences to you and your entire family. My parents were classmates from ole Sabula High and spoke of school days often. You friendship meant so much especially to dad. Sending our best.
Lora Gottburgsen
daughter of Ross and Myrna Dague
Your mom was one of my best friends, especially after we moved to Camanche. I miss her a lot. Larry was one of our friends and we had a lot of stories. Miss them both.
I am sending positive vibes and hugs to you and your families Roseann. Sounds like he had an amazing life. God bless him
I have memories of Larry riding his bike
Around the loop of Clinton to Clinton via the loop Fulton, Thompson, Savanna, Sabula route .
Amazing. RIB friend.
Roseann, I’m so sorry.
So sorry to hear this. Larry was such a good man.He really knew how to make people laugh. How kind of him to be an organ donor. He was so much fun to work around when he was a material handler at Airvent. Rip Larry. You and Char better behave yourselves up in heaven. Big hugs Roseann.
Larry was always so proud of his son – Larry’s bowling success with the Clinton High Bowling Club. Bowling Coach – Sue Weiss