Des Moines Resident Larry Butler Remembered at Graveside Service

72-year-old's memorial to be held on May 2 in rural Iowa

Apr. 17, 2026 at 11:18pm

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An abstract, impressionistic scene of a rural cemetery on a sunny day, with blurred headstones and trees in the background and warm, glowing pools of light and color in the foreground, creating a contemplative and melancholy mood.A tranquil graveside service allows a community to remember and celebrate the life of a beloved local resident.Geneva Today

A graveside service for 72-year-old Larry Butler of Des Moines will be held on Saturday, May 2 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Peter's UCC Cemetery in rural Geneva, Iowa. Linn's Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Why it matters

Graveside services provide an opportunity for family and friends to come together and honor the life of a loved one who has passed away. This service will allow Butler's community to remember and celebrate his life.

The details

The graveside service for Larry Butler will take place at St. Peter's UCC Cemetery in rural Geneva, Iowa. Butler passed away on July 17, 2024 at the age of 72. Linn's Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is handling the funeral arrangements.

  • The graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
  • Larry Butler passed away on July 17, 2024.

The players

Larry Butler

A 72-year-old resident of Des Moines, Iowa who passed away in 2024.

Linn's Funeral Home

A funeral home in Iowa Falls, Iowa that is assisting the Butler family with the graveside service arrangements.

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The takeaway

This graveside service provides an opportunity for Larry Butler's loved ones to come together and honor his memory in their local community.