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Larry Vern Hedlund

Birth	:	25 Nov 1940 Malvern, Mills County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	9 Mar 2008 Shenandoah, Page County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Malvern Cemetery, Malvern, Mills County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9886017, -95.5785980
Plot	:	Section 13 Lot 16
Description	:	Larry Vern Hedlund, one of seven children of Cloe Nettie (Stogdill) and Ralph Oscar Hedlund, was born Nov. 25, 1940 in Malvern. Larry attended Malvern schools and graduated from the Malvern High School in 1959. He attended Wayne State Teachers College at Wayne, Neb. for two years and then accepted a position as a construction supervisor for Kiewit Construction Company of Omaha. Larry enrolled in self-study courses in the field of heating, air-conditioning, and ventilation. He later took a job with Uniroyal in Red Oak as a facilities maintenance worker. Larry was united in marriage to Joanna J. Sullivan on... Read More	Larry Vern Hedlund, one of seven children of Cloe Nettie (Stogdill) and Ralph Oscar Hedlund, was born Nov. 25, 1940 in Malvern. Larry attended Malvern schools and graduated from the Malvern High School in 1959. He attended Wayne State Teachers College at Wayne, Neb. for two years and then accepted a position as a construction supervisor for Kiewit Construction Company of Omaha. Larry enrolled in self-study courses in the field of heating, air-conditioning, and ventilation. He later took a job with Uniroyal in Red Oak as a facilities maintenance worker. Larry was united in marriage to Joanna J. Sullivan on Feb. 22, 1962 at the First Baptist Church in Malvern. Their marriage was blessed with three daughters, Vernelle Joanne, Sheri Renee, and Lynette Leigh. The family continued to live in Malvern where they actively participated in community events. Larry and Jo partnered with Larry and Lou Maynes to establish Larry's Hardware, an appliance and hardware store in Malvern. Later the store was sold and Larry briefly worked from home, servicing appliances along with heating and air-conditioning systems. He soon accepted a position as contractor supply sales manager for the Nebraska Furniture Mart in Omaha and later accepted transfers to their Des Moines store and finally to their new store in Kansas City. Larry retired in 2003, and he and Jo moved to Shenandoah in 2005. Larry faithfully served the Malvern Community as a member and officer of the Malvern Volunteer Fire Department, member of the City Council and a member of the Commercial Club. In 1971, he was one of 13 charter members who established Malvern Volunteer Rescue, Inc. and was the first elected secretary-treasurer for the new organization. That same year, he became one of the first Emergency Medical Technicians in the state. Although he lived in several Midwest cities, Malvern was always his home. In addition to his family, Larry found great enjoyment in woodworking and fishing. Larry and Jo had been married 46 years when he died on March 9, 2008 at the Shenandoah Medical Center at the age of 67 years, three months, and 12 days. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Leonard. Larry is survived by his wife Joanna Hedlund of Shenandoah; daughters, Vernelle Potter and husband Lee and their children, Jessica, Matthew and Logan Potter of Greenville, Texas, Sheri Slosson and husband Roger and their children, Hanna and Sydney Slosson of Omaha, Lynette Roberts and husband Scott and their children, Amanda and Megan Roberts of San Antonio, Texas; brothers, Lloyd Hedlund and wife Leona of Emerson, Lee Hedlund and wife Luella of Rockport, Texas, Lonnie Hedlund and wife Retha of Pineville, La., Lyle Hedlund and wife DeDe of Carter Lake, Iowa; sister Vera Crom and husband Geary of Murray, Neb.; other relatives and friends. Visitation with the family present was held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 13 at Mansfield-Hertz Funeral Home in Malvern. Memorial services took place at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 14 at the Mansfield-Hertz Funeral Home with Pastor Gordon Scott of the United Methodist Church as officiate. Honorary pallbearers were 1971 Charter Members of the Malvern Volunteer Rescue, William D. Baer, Karl M. Hertz, Robert L. Jones, Bonnie I. Hall, R. Stan Waller and Allen J. Hall. Musician was Sheri Bowen. Musical selections were Amazing Grace and The Old Rugged Cross. Flower attendants were Betty Bramble, Virginia Smith, Marilyn Good and Doloris Smith. Those at the registry were Brenda Koger and Judy Waller. Ray Guffey and Cliff Morgan were ushers. Following the service, lunch and fellowship with the family was held at the Malvern Community Building. Memorials are suggested to the Malvern Volunteer Rescue, Inc or Malvern Volunteer Fire Department. Mansfield-Hertz Funeral Home in Malvern in charge of arrangements.

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Larry Vern Hedlund's memorial is located at: Malvern Cemetery, Malvern, Mills County, USA.
When did Larry Vern Hedlund death?
Larry Vern Hedlund death on 9 Mar 2008 in Shenandoah, Page County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.9886017
Longitude: -95.5785980

Family Members:

Parent

Ralph Oscar Hedlund

(1901 - 1984)

Cloe Nettie Stogdill Hedlund

(1906 - 1998)

Spouse

Joanna J “Jo” Sullivan Hedlund

(1942 - 2018)

Siblings

Leonard Gene Hedlund

(1929 - 1952)

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