Larry D. Van Wyngarden, 66

Larry Duane Van Wyngarden, 66, of rural Newton, died Wednesday morning, May 10, 2017, in Haverhill due to a farming/trucking accident. A time of remembrance and celebration of life was held Wednesday, May 17, at the Newton Church of the Way. Burial was in the veterans section at Newton Union Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to Larry's family or a charity of your choosing.

Larry was born the son of Henry and Minnie C. (Hol) Van Wyngarden on Sept. 23, 1950, in Oskaloosa. He was a graduate of Pella Christian High School and served his country with the U.S. Army in Korea during the Vietnam Conflict.

May 12, 1970, Larry was united in marriage with Barbara J. Van Sant in Newton. To this union, two children were born: Steve and Suzy. Larry was a local truck driver for the Heartland Co-op. He was a loving husband, father, papa, son, and brother. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. He enjoyed NASCAR, hunting, and hot air ballooning, and was a member of the Newton American Legion Post #111.

Larry is survived by his wife, Barbara; his son, Steve (Amanda) Van Wyngarden of Newton; his daughter, Suzy (Joel) Foley of Lewiston, ID; his six grandsons; his mother, Minnie Van Wyngarden of Pella; brothers, Walt (Isla) Van Wyngarden of Caledonia, MI, Daryl Van Wyngarden of New Sharon, and Ron (LeAnn) Van Wyngarden of Johnston; a sister, Sherry (Doug) Pfadenhauer of Pella; his nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and his many good neighbors and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Henry; two sisters-in-law, Cheri and Sheryl; and a nephew, Brett.

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