Lawrence D. Shimon

Lawrence D. Shimon, the son of Donald W. and Mary (Culbertson) Shimon, was born October 3, 1963, in Emmetsburg, Iowa. He grew up on the family farm, graduated from Emmetsburg and attended Upper Iowa University.

On August 29, 1992, Larry was united in marriage with Sheri. L. Diekmann in Algona, Iowa. Larry was a computer programmer for many years. He had worked for Pharmacists Mutual, Maytag Company, Wells Fargo and Hy-Vee Foods. He retired in 2022. Larry enjoyed sharing his home life with Sheri and helping coach in boy’s baseball teams.

Larry died on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. He was 61 years old. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sheri, on June 18, 2010; a brother Steven Shimon and a step-brother, Dennis Backstrom.

Those left to honor Larry’s memory include his sons, Jordan Shimon and Evan Shimon; his sister, Louise Olson; his brothers, James (Judy) Shimon, Michael Shimon, and Daniel Shimon; a sister-in-law, Jamie Shimon; and his many extended family and friends.

A visitation with the family will be held from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at the Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am, Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newton. Casual dress is requested. Memorials may be designated in Larry’s name (Please make checks payable to Evan Shimon) and may be left at the church or at Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home.