Larry Musselman

December 29, 1936 - May 4, 2014

Larry Musselman, 77, son of Virgil and Mary (Walker) Musselman was born December 29, 1936 in Dexter, IA. Larry died on May 4, 2014 at Kavanagh House on 56th in Des Moines, due to a long battle with COPD. Larry served his country in the United States Air Force from 1954 until his honorable discharge in 1958. In his youth, Larry began work as a Bricklayer with his Father, resuming this work when he returned from service. He was a member of the Bricklayers Local 3 Union for 28 years. On January 13, 1962, he married Sharon (Gear) Musselman of Des Moines, IA. They lived in Des Moines, West Des Moines, and Waukee. Larry enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, riding horses, and playing games with family and friends. Larry was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his sister Beverly Musselman, his children, Debbie Musselman, Michael (Nicole Warren) Musselman and Julie (Kevin) Clarken. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren, Kirk Musselman, Kassidy Musselman, Daniel Clarken, Justin Clarken, Jaedon Warren, and Dorian Packard. Funeral Services will be 11:00am, Friday, May 9, 2014 at Ernst Funeral Home in Waukee, Iowa. Visitation with family present will be 5pm – 7pm, Thursday, May 8, 2014 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.dyamondmemorial.com or call 515-964-7543. Memorial Contributions may be made to Kavanagh HCI Care Services or to the family in loving memory of Larry. Dyamond Memorial Funeral Cremation Services are caring for Larry and his family. 121 SW 3rd St. Ankeny, Iowa 50023.