In Loving Memory
Larry A. Prince
March 1, 1949 - March 13, 2020

CELEBRATION OF LARRY'S LIFE
Sunday, June 28, 2020
2:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Ruthven, Iowa

ROSARY
Sunday, June 28, 2020
3:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Ruthven, Iowa

MEMORIAL SERVICE
Sunday, June 28, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Ruthven, Iowa

CELEBRANT
Rev. Bill Schreiber

INURNMENT
Crown Hill Cemetery
Ruthven, Iowa

MILITARY RITES
American Legion Post #33
Ruthven, Iowa

Larry Alan Prince, son of L.A. and Julia (Wilcox) Prince, was born March 1, 1949 in Sacramento, California. He received his education in Sacramento and El Paso schools. Larry attended college where he studied drafting.

On February 29, 1968 Larry was inducted into the United States Army, serving two tours in Vietnam as a helicopter crew chief in the 7th of the 1st Air Cav- Air Mobile unit. Larry received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Air Medal before being honorably discharged.

Larry was employed in construction where he worked as a millwright and foreman. He was a member of American Legion Post #33 in Ruthven.

On July 14, 1990, Larry was united in marriage to Claudia (Pettit) Liessmann in Reno, Nevada. They made their home in Reno before moving to Ruthven.

Larry loved having a good time, especially building things and going fishing. He also loved to draw and paint with oils and pastels.

Larry passed away suddenly on Friday, March 13, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 71. He was preceded in death by his father, L.A. Prince; his brother, Raymond A. Prince; and step father, Donald Trawick, Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Claudia of Ruthven, Iowa; eight step-children; twenty one grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and two more greats on the way; his mother, Julia Trawick of El Paso, Texas; half brother, Donald Trawick of El Paso, Texas; sister, Susan Bailey of Texas; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home