Larry A. Weter, 67, passed away Thursday evening, Jan. 2, 2020, in Altoona. A time of remembrance and celebration of life will be at a later date at Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home in Newton. Burial will be in Newton Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to Larry’s family or to a charity of your choosing.
Larry Adrian Weter was born May 10, 1952, in Newton, the son of Clarence and Gladys (Slack) Weter. He was a graduate of the Newton Senior High School, Class of 1971. He had a big heart and was always a hard worker. He had lived in the Sully, Lynnville, and Newton areas, and managed the Pester Derby Station in Newton for 10 years. He also worked at Coast-to-Coast Store in their small engine department. He later owned and operated Larry’s Small Engine Repair in Newton. He had participated on the Jasper County Fair Board as the horse superintendent.
Larry is survived by his sons: Ben A. DeWitt, Justin (Emilie) Weter, and Travis Weter; a daughter Lindsey Weter; his 12 grandchildren; his sister Mary Jane Tripp; and his many good neighbors and friends.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Laci Ann Weter; and sisters Nancy Dole and Martha Davison.
