died Thursday May 18, 2017 at his home.
Larry was born July 24, 1945 in Holstein, Iowa to Luverne and Helen (Foltz) Hintz. He grew up in Cushing, Iowa where he graduated from Cushing High School, and then went on to attend the State College of Iowa (now known as the University of Northern Iowa). After school, Larry served in the US Army and 'Ready Reserve' during the Vietnam years of 1965 to 1971. Larry played trumpet in the 8th Army Band, and was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal.
On March 26, 1966, Larry married Bonnie Jean Skou, who was from Galva, Iowa. Bonnie died March 2, 1999. Later, on March 16, 2001, Larry was married Donna Husk Craig.
Larry worked as a store manager for Gambles in several states, with his last store being in Wayne, Nebraska. Later he was employed by the Milton G. Waldbaum Company in Wakefield, Nebraska before going to work for Great West Casualty Company of South Sioux City, Nebraska. While with Great West, he earned his Associate in Risk Management degree before retiring in 2014.
Larry was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Elkhorn Valley Good Sams Club of Fremont, American Legion Post 175 of Jackson, NE, and American Legion Riders of Columbus.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Luverne and Helen, and his first wife Bonnie.
Survivors: wife Donna of Fremont
2 sons David (LuAnn) Hintz, Rapid City, South Dakota
Larry (Shanna) Hintz, Timnath, Colorado
3 step-sons Richard (Rhonda) Craig, Junction City, Kansas
Sean (Jill) Craig, Norfolk
Theodore Craig (special friend Carmen), Omaha
2 step-daughters Theresa (Paul) Hawley, Omaha
Catherine (Charles) Wright, Dover, Delaware
20 grandchildren
2 step-grandchildren
brother Jerry Hintz (special friend Linda), Cedar Rapids, Iowa
2 sisters Lanette (Gaylord) Kroeger, Omaha
Diane (Randy) Behrens, Sgt Bluff, Iowa
The funeral will be 11 AM Tuesday (May 23rd) at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont with Rev. Dan Heuer. The committal will be on Wednesday, (May 24th) at 11 AM in the Galva Cemetery, Galva, Iowa with Military Honors. Visitation will be Monday (May 22nd) from 3 to 8PM with the family present from 5 to 8 PM at the Ludvigsen Mortuary. Larry requested memorials be given to Cedar Bluffs Fire and Rescue and The American Legion Riders of Columbus.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(15)
joe arens
remsen ia, IA Wednesday, May 24, 2017 sorry to here about larrys passing he and bonnie both called on us for great west,always enjoyed his visits. joe jerry &rob arens.Connie King
Onawa, IA Wednesday, May 24, 2017 I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Larry through his first wife, Bonnie who worked for Great West Casualty Insurance Company. He and she were good friends of ours. In the last few years, we had lost touch. You have my deepest sympathy.Connie King
Marcia Olson
Fremont, NE Tuesday, May 23, 2017 Donna~I very sad to hear of Larry's passing. I want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always have fond memories of Larry. Especially when ever I see a SNICKERs bar.
May God Bless you~ Marcia
BYRON LAMONT
FREMONT, NE Tuesday, May 23, 2017 Drove with Larry several times for Diers. Sorry for your loss.Denys Agius
Belleville, MI Monday, May 22, 2017 So very sorry for your loss Donna. But you more then anyone knows he is at peace. I remember when I was 13 my mother sent me to stay out in Omaha and Iowa for a summer. I remember Larry coming in with his uniform on and looking so handsome and military. He really impressed me then. He even stopped and stayed the night in Detroit when he was delivering products for Hostess cupcakes. I will miss him. He was a good man, sometime a pain in the butt!! But a good man.Wanda Tucker / Charles Wright
Dover, DE Monday, May 22, 2017 With Sympathy in the loss of your Father. Passing time can never dim A father's love and your love for him.Your father will be with you always in so many ways. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.Pam Hector
Humboldt, NE Monday, May 22, 2017 Donna;We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Please accept our sincere sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless You.
Pam Hansen Hector
Sharon Munger Prell
Runaway Bay, TX Monday, May 22, 2017 Donna, I was so sorry to hear about Larry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Barbara Husk
Mitchell, SD Sunday, May 21, 2017 Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.Miles & Chris Havekost
Omaha, NE Saturday, May 20, 2017 Donna - So glad we visited with Larry at the 50th class reunion. May your faith, family, and friends help you through this time of grief. Chris and I will pray for you and your family's special needs during this time. Perhaps Paul's message through the Comforter will help a bit....neither death, life, angels, principalities, things
present, things to come, powers, height, depth, nor any
created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love
of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Rom. 8:38-39
Alice Segers
Alvin, TX Saturday, May 20, 2017 Donna, so sorry to hear of the death of your husband. You and your family will be in our prayers. May God grant you support and peace at this time,Ruth Ann Dodson
Anchorage, AK Friday, May 19, 2017 Donna,So sorry to hear of Larry's passing. May you be surrounded by family, friends, and the warmth of your years spent with Larry.
with sympathy,
Ruth Ann [Ackerman] Dodson
Ken Schaefer
Springfield, NE Friday, May 19, 2017 DonnaSo sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Although there are no good words to comfort you and your family at a time like this, I hope it comforts you just a little knowing that your friends and family are thinking of you and yours. With sincere sympathy, Ken Schaefer, Class of 1966
Barry F. Holste
Omaha, NE Friday, May 19, 2017 My Deepest Sympathy and Prayers to the family.Mark & Stacey Oerman
Waterbury, NE Friday, May 19, 2017 Donna and family,I worked with Larry at Great West for many years and always enjoyed his humor and camping stories. He was always caring and did very well at his job. He will be sorely missed by all.