Larry Carl Tow

Larry Carl Tow, 81, of Zearing, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Care Initiatives-State Center Specialty Care and under the care of Suncrest Hospice.

Per the wishes of Larry and his family, cremation rites have been accorded and a private family celebration will be held at a later time. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Larry and his family.

Larry Tow was born on December 28, 1940 in Marshalltown to Kenneth A. and Hannah “Corrine” Carlson Tow. He graduated from Dunbar High School in 1958. Larry went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Navy. Larry came home and started farming with his father. Eventually, Larry took over the dairy farm. After 40 plus years he retired. While running the dairy he also raised 3 boys. On November 9, 1991, Larry was united in marriage to Judy (Wegman) Eubanks at Stavanger Church. He was on the FS Board and the Mid-American Dairy Board. Larry enjoyed riding snowmobiles, playing cards, camping, and fishing. Larry and Judy spent winters camping in Texas for 12 plus years.

Larry is survived by his wife of 31 years, Judy. Children: Scott (Sherri) Tow of rural Marshalltown, Mike (Candie) Tow of Gilman, Chris (Christina) Tow of Sioux Falls, Shawn Eubanks of Zearing; daughter-in-law: Jennifer Eubanks of Zearing, and daughter: Sara (Joel) Watkins of Venango, Nebraska. Grandchildren: Trisha (Josh), Brittany, Andrew, McKenna, Caitlin, Addyson, Clayton, Jake, Kaylee, Skylar and Caden and great-grandchildren: Jordan, Jayden and Jaxson along with multiple other grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. He is also survived by his sister, MaryAnn (Don) Lovell of rural Marshalltown; sister-in-law: Necia Tow of Dysart and his beloved “kids” dogs, Buster and Bridgette.

Larry is preceded in death by his son in infancy, Martin Tow and son Scott Eubanks; parents: Kenneth and Corrine and brother: Stan Tow.