Larry Weaver

Larry B. Weaver, 81, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Mason City. Funeral services for Larry were held on Monday, October 6 at the First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center. Interment followed in Graceland Cemetery with military honors conducted by American Legion Post #21.

Larry Burt Weaver was born on November 7, 1943 in Buffalo Center to Marvin and Dorothy (Hofbauer) Weaver. After graduating from Buffalo Center High School in 1962, he was united in marriage to Barb Abels on January 5, 1963. They had two children, Cindy and Todd. For many years, Larry served in the United States Army being stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War. Larry operated the Standard Oil gas station in town. Later he was a rural mail carrier with his last route being out of the Lakota/Ledyard area.

Larry was always very active in the community. Over the years, he served on the fire department and was the fire chief. He served on the city council and also drove the ambulance. In his later years, he served on the nursing home board and the First Congregational Church board. He also loved to deliver meals on wheels.

His favorite activity was his daily visits to the deli, where you could be assured he was going to greet you with his sarcasm. You knew he loved and respected you by how much he picked on you. He especially enjoyed harassing the lying Lutherans.

Larry was deeply heartbroken since losing the love of his life, Barb, on July 25, 2024. Her absence left a profound emptiness in his heart. He found comfort in his faith and looked forward to the day they would be united with Jesus.

Larry is survived by his children: Cindy (Randy) Meinders of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Todd of Fairfield; his grandchildren: Joshua, Chrisopher (Alexandrea) and Samuel Meinders, Jordan (Mia) Weaver and Autumn (Gabe) Umbarger; and his great grandchildren, Ella and Emery Meinders, Cora and Judah Meinders and Emerson Umbarger. He is also survived by several family members and friends.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Buffalo Center is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.