Lawrence “Larry” Pace, 78, of Des Moines passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018 at his home. Graveside services will take place at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery (34024 Veterans Memorial Dr, Adel, IA 50003).
Larry was born on December 15, 1939 in Centerville, IA to Robert and Mary (Perice) Pace. He enlisted in the United States Army on March 25, 1963 and was honorably discharged on March 6, 1965. Larry drove a semi-truck for 60 years, he loved anything that had to deal with trucking. He also liked fishing in his free time.
Larry is survived by his wife, Sharon; children: Duane Pace, Melissa (Rick) Lowe, Shannon (Ronnie) Craig and Greg (Amanda) Pace, 5 grandchildren and one sister, Sylvia Close. He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Pat Gould and Ester Robison.
Online condolences may be left on Larry’s page at www.ankenyfuneralhome.com.