Merle Duane Larkin Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 20, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Merle Duane Larkin of Cedar Falls, Iowa. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Larkin and Marie Larkin (Brower); his wife Joyce Pohl of Shell Rock; and his sister Thelma Williams (Merrill). He is survived by: his children, Bob Larkin (Judy) of Cedar Falls, Linda Paup (Mike) of Pueblo, CO and Barb Burbridge (Kent) of Cedar Falls; his grandchildren, Brian Larkin, Christi Larkin, Kenzie Story (David), Allie Ruehlen (Jonathan), Haley Burbridge and Trevor Burbridge; and his great grandchildren, Rilyn Story, Brynn Story, Mollie Ruehlen and Della Burbridge.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 24th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home (1825 W 12th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613). A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 25th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Worship Center at Nazareth Lutheran Church (7401 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613). The military honors was held on Thursday, September 25th 2025 at the Bethel Hall at the Church.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be directed to Christian Crusaders, Nazareth Lutheran Church or the memorial designation of the donor's choice.
