Larry Garrett

Larry Garrett, 78, of Sigourney, Iowa, passed away on June 23, 2026, at the Keokuk County Health Center, surrounded by those who loved him. Larry Lee Garrett, son of Paul and Mary Lee (Reinier) Garrett, was born on January 15, 1948, in Sigourney, Iowa. Larry grew up in Sigourney and attended Sigourney High School, graduating with the class of 1966. After his education, he enlisted in the National Guard. In 1967, Larry married Linda Hanchett in Sigourney, and from this union, two daughters, Stacey and Heather, were born. Larry and Linda later divorced. After his military service, Larry returned to Sigourney, where he served as a police officer for a few years before beginning his lifelong career as a field representative for First Miss, which later became Vision Ag. Larry loved working in the fields and helping farmers decide how to address various agricultural problems. Farmers would specifically request Larry's assistance with problem-solving and spraying their fields. Larry enjoyed working with his hands. He could always be found by family and friends, down in his shop. Whether it was woodworking, restoring antiques, or just tinkering around, Larry usually kept busy with work or play. Some of his favorite memories were made with his grandson, Garrett. Larry and Garrett bonded over the outdoors. Larry made Garrett multiple hand-engraved knives and introduced him to bow hunting and to his first Red Ryder BB gun. Teaching him how to drive a stick at the Pekin airport, a few trips out west to prairie dog hunt, or just getting stuck in the mud, were all memories that brought a smile to his face. Larry’s family includes a daughter, Stacey (Kenny) Roethler, and their son, Garrett Roethler of Oskaloosa; a daughter, Heather (David) Gerard of Eddyville, and their daughter, Lindsey Besco; and many cousins. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Garrett and Mary Lee Garrett Beach, and a stepfather, Ivan Beach. The Roethlers would like to thank Noah and Lane Boender, Charlie Weber, and Zeb Webb for always keeping an eye on Larry and for all your help throughout the years; Larry thought an awful lot about all of you guys. As was his wish, Larry’s body has been cremated, and private services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to the Sigourney Fire and Rescue or the Keokuk County Ambulance. Langkamp Funeral Chapel & Crematory has been entrusted with Larry’s final arrangements.

Larry Garrett

January 15, 1948 - June 23, 2026