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Obituaries
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Larry Dean Frost
Age: 84
City: Mount Pleasant
Funeral Date
11:30 a.m., Saturday, 6/5, at Forest Home Cemetery, Mount Pleasant
Funeral Home
Yoder-Powell Funeral Home
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Larry Dean Frost
LARRY DEAN FROST
Mount Pleasant
Larry Dean Frost, 84, of
Mt. Pleasant, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021, after a brief illness.
Born December 18, 1936, in Knoxville, Iowa, he was the son of Cecil W. and Juanita (Lomax) Frost.
Larry served two years in the Army during the Berlin Crisis. While in the service, he received the Good Conduct Award.
After returning home he married Ruthann Pfadenhauer but later divorced. He married the love of his life, Donna Knifong on December 18, 1992, in Weslaco, Texas.
Larry worked at the Frankhauser Dairy. Then worked at Superior Cable for two years. Followed by working at Mills Electric for seven years. He worked in maintenance at Mapleleaf Care Center for 15 years, the decided to take time off to go to auctions to look for antiques. Later he returned to work at Pleasant Manor in maintenance for eight years.
He is survived by two sons, Curtis Frost of Minnesota, Timothy Frost of Burlington; three grandsons and three granddaughters. He is survived by his only sister, Rozella Schroeder of Mt. Pleasant; many nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Charlene Hinrich of Mt. Pleasant.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his five brothers, Paul, Wayne, Norman, Kevin and Verdell; two wives; and his faithful companion, Ursela.
A graveside service will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Forest Home Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant. Military rites provided by the Henry County Honor Guard. Visitation will be held prior to burial, 10 until
11 a.m. at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. A general memorial fund has been established. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for Larry and his family.