Larry Dean Willms Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Larry Dean Willms of Dike, Iowa, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Larry left this world on September 11, 2025 at the age of 71, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Willms and Virginia Willms (Hansen). He is survived by: his wife Joyce Bernhardt; his children, Kevin Willms (Laura) of Waverly, IA and Jennifer Pederson (Drew) of Elkridge, MD.; his grandchildren, Kate, Matthew, Caroline, Aden and Everly; his sister Cherri Hills (Alan) of Cedar Falls; and his siblings-in-law, Jan Duffy of Cedar Rapids, Mary Bernhardt of Waterloo and Steve Bernhardt (Rhonda) of Shellsburg. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 17th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Abels Funeral and Cremation Service - Dike (680 Main St, Dike, IA 50624). A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 18th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Liberty Baptist Church (705 1st St, Dike, IA 50624). A graveside service was held on Thursday, September 18th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Elmwood Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation.
