Larry Dean Dake, 80, died peacefully Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at the Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha of cancer.

Visitation will be 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 30, at Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home in Vinton with a memorial service at 4:00 p.m. Private family burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton.

Larry was born July 14, 1941 in Vinton, the son of James Harold and Erma Grace Reid Dake. He grew up and attended school in Vinton, graduating in 1959. On October 11, 1975 he married Anne Lynch in Vinton. Larry was a truck driver and drove for McDowell's Ready Mix, Iowa DOT and Coots Materials before retiring. Larry loved boating, fishing and traveling to the Gulf of Mexico. He played drums in a country western band for many years. He enjoyed the Green Bay Packers and traveling around the gulf watching sunsets with Anne.

Larry is survived by his wife of 46 years, Anne; children, Teresa Lazenby, Van Horne, Lori Harris, Cedar Rapids and Jeff Dake, Vinton; 15 grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren; brother, Lyle (Marilyn) Dake, Lawrenceville, IL; several nieces and nephews; and mother-in-law, Delores Lynch.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents; son, Mike; brother, Darrel Dake and his wife, Katherina; sister, Darlene Krug and her husband, Glenn; son-in-law, Bill Lazenby; great-grandson, Asher; and father-in-law, Clem Lynch.

A memorial fund has been established.

Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home of Vinton is caring for Larry and his family. Condolences may be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.

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RB January 27, 2022, 10:32 pm Rest in peace after this long struggle. My sympathies Anne, my flower buddy, and to all of your family. Let go of this pain, and remember what made you smile.
KT January 29, 2022, 9:14 am So shocking to read of Larry's passing. Seeing him in the summer, he was fine and we laughed and talked about old times. He was a great guy and I
know he wanted to move from the river area. Said it was time. Feel so bad for you Anne and the family. My deepest sympathy to all of you. R.I.P. Larry
ARM January 29, 2022, 3:11 pm So sorry for your family's loss...I have A LOT of great memories with Dake family and Larry was one of the good guys...I have no doubt that Mike greeted him at the pearly gates with open arms...Now they will be there for each other in peace forever....Thoughts and Prayers to you all...
BW January 30, 2022, 5:01 am Larry and I shared a lot of time together including playing many hours in a band. I am flooded with memories of the good times and will never forget them. Rest easy now my friend!
TC January 30, 2022, 6:08 pm So sorry for your loss