Larry Eugene Fields, 65, of Le Mars, Iowa passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 5, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2022, at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Rev. Christian Meier will officiate. Visitation will begin on Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with the family present to greet friends from 5-7 p.m.
Larry Eugene Fields was born on August 11, 1956, in Worthington, Minnesota to Nellie Sorem. He was raised in Worthington where he attended public school. He was blessed with a son, Matthew and a daughter, Tessie. On July 25, 1990, Larry married Lynette Yates and they were blessed with a son, Tyler.
Larry was very handy. He worked for Fred Wietzema for many years in Worthington. Later they moved to Le Mars where Larry worked for Wells Blue Bunny and Van’s Sanitation.
He loved joking around and making people laugh and smile. Larry treated everyone like family. He loved music, movies and playing pool with his nephews. Larry liked playing fetch with his dog, Lady. He enjoyed spending time with family and telling stories of his younger years. Larry will be missed by his family, friends and pets.
Larry is survived by his wife, Lynette Fields of Le Mars, IA; a son, Tyler Fields of Le Mars, IA; a daughter, Tessie (Rob Laden) Wey of Anoka, MN; his grandchildren; a sister, Deb (Randy Griffith) of Worthington, MN; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
Larry was preceded in death by his mother, Nellie; his son, Matthew; a brother, Steven Fields; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Shirley Yates; and an infant brother-in-law, Rickie Yates.