Lawrence D. "Larry" Flattery, 66, of Epworth, Iowa passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Mercy One Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa, surrounded by his family.

Visitation for Larry will be held from 3to 8 p.m., Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Epworth, Iowa, where a Prayer Service will be held at 2:30 p.m.  Visitation will also be held after 9 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home in Epworth.

Services for Larry will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at St. John's Catholic Church in Placid, Iowa with Rev. James Flattery presiding, Rev. Michael Schueller concelebrating and Deacon Jack Wolf assisting.  Burial will be held in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Farley, Iowa.

Larry was born May 5, 1957, in Colfax, Iowa, son of Edward L. and Helen M. (Crall) Flattery.  He was a graduate of Colfax High School in Colfax, Iowa. On October 27, 2012, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Simon-Bergfeld at St. John's Catholic Church in Placid.  Larry was employed at Maytag appliances for 30 years and then went on to work at Parts Authority part-time.

He was a member of St. John's Parish in Placid, Iowa.

As a man of few words at first, he could leave a room full of laughter from a comment that no one saw coming. His quirky grin, with the typical "what?" or "hold on" to follow will truly be missed. Larry was patient, kind, and did not know a stranger. Larry was always hospitable, making sure there was NEVER any shortage of chocolate milk in the house. Generally due to the numerous, weekly trips to Silkers, Fareway and Wal-Mart. He truly enjoyed the simple things in life, going on walks, having a cup of coffee while watching the morning news, watching sports (especially his love for the Cincinnati Reds), and listening to music. He would always try to make sure every box was checked off Liz's honey-do list. He was a man deeply rooted in his faith. To him, his faith in God was very important and a place he found comfort.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Liz" Flattery of Epworth; three children, Sara ( Nick) Tiedje of Newton, Ryan (Megan) Flattery, and Van (Maddy) Flattery both of Bondurant; four step-children, Todd (Karen) Bergfeld of Cascade, Ted (Kelli) Bergfeld of Farley, Troy Bergfeld of Republic, MO, and Michelle (Scott) Lasack of Farley; 18 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; six siblings, Stephen (Linda) Flattery of Indianola, Donald (Kimberly) Flattery of Glendale, AZ, Edward (Mary Dell) Flattery, Mary (Dave) Smith, and Tina (Tim) Holzworth all of Colfax; brothers and sisters-in-law, Donna Strief, Jerome Simon, Leo Simon, Peter (Laurie) Simon, and Diane Simon all of Farley, Lou Ann (Clyde) Oberbroeckling of Holy Cross, Theresa (Bob) Noonan of Monticello, Eileen (Brian) Hoefler of New Vienna, Larry (Janet) Simon of Peosta, and Bob (Fern) Simon of Lewiston; several nieces and nephews; and friend Connie Simon of Key West.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Elaine (Cory) Warrick; one brother Bernie Colfax; three brothers-in-law, Ralph Simon Jr., Carl Simon, and William Strief; three nephews, Marty Streif, Corey Simon, and Michael Streif.

The family would also like to thank the Doctors and Nurses at Mercy One for their wonderful care and support they gave to Larry and his family.

An online video tribute may be viewed, and online condolences sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com