Larry Johannes

Larry Johannes, 86 of Massena, Iowa went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Larry, at an early age, placed his faith and trust in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, November 4, 2024 at the Grace Baptist Church in Corning, Iowa. Pastor Tracy Elwood will officiate. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center in Corning with the family receiving friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Larry will be laid to rest in the Victoria Cemetery, south of Massena, Iowa. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family to be established at a later date. Memories and condolences can be shared online at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

 Larry Dean Johannes was born at home in Cass County, Iowa on July 1, 1938, 1 of 5 children born to Harvey Richard and Lucinda Mae (Ticknor) Johannes. Larry was raised on the family farm and grew up

helping the family with all of the farm chores. Larry graduated from Corning High School with the Class of 1957 and at age 21 moved to the current farm where he has resided for the last 65 years. Larry loved farming; he enjoyed raising pigs from farrow to finish, raising cattle and being an excellent steward of the land. He always said he “wanted to leave the land in better shape than I received it”. He loved being outdoors and you could find him on the mower or tending to his large vegetable garden. Larry loved all animals, especially dogs.

 On April 4, 1986 Larry was united in marriage to Luanne Joy Curtis. Together, their combined families included 6 children; 4 children from Larry’s previous marriage and 2 from Luanne’s previous marriage. Larry and Luanne traveled extensively including to 5 different countries: Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Mexico and Canada. They have also seen most of the United States and their favorite destinations were Alaska and Hawaii. Larry loved meeting his coffee buddies at Kay’s Café, making and eating his homemade ice cream and was a staunch Republican. Larry and Luanne were long-time members of the Grace Baptist Church. 

 Preceding Larry in death were his parents; twin sister, Lois Maynes; 2 brothers-in-law: Leland Inman and Joe Maynes; his nephew, Ed Inman and other extended family members.

 Larry is survived by his wife, Luanne of Massena; his 4 children: Debbie (Leroy) McCuen and Alan (Ronda) Johannes, both of Corning; Kristy (Jon) Waddell of Dexter, Iowa; and Carol (Kenny) Wallace of Menlo, Iowa; his 2 step-daughters: Deanna (Dave) Roth of Cumming, Iowa and Jody (Kevin) Smith of Winterset, Iowa; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; his brother, Paul (Janet) Johannes of Massena; 2 sisters: Ella Mae Inman of Bridgewater, Iowa and Sharon (Roger) Quam of Creston, Iowa; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.