Larry Warren Edwards

Larry Warren Edwards, 84, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. Memorial Service will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the church. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Greenwood Cemetery in Pierson, Iowa.

Larry was born on September 29, 1942, in Cushing, Iowa, the son of Leslie Eugene and Elizabeth “Libby” (Lyman) Edwards. He graduated from Correctionville High School and went on to attend Iowa State University, where he studied journalism and radio broadcasting. On July 11, 1965, Larry was united in marriage to Marcia June Knaack in Correctionville. He honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968, during which time he was stationed in Germany.

Throughout his career, Larry worked for WNAX Radio in Yankton, South Dakota; WMT Radio in Cedar Rapids; and McLeod Telecommunications. He was a devoted member of Lutheran Church of the Resurrection for 48 years, where he enjoyed sharing his love of music by singing in the church choir and men's group. Larry was also actively involved in several organizations, including the National Association of Broadcasters, National Association of Square Dance Callers, National Association of Farm Broadcasters, and Linn County Master Gardeners.

In his free time, Larry enjoyed woodworking, gardening, cheering on the Iowa State Cyclones, and, most importantly, spending time with his grandchildren. Larry will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Larry is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Marcia Edwards; son, Chris (Lisa) Edwards; daughter, Molly (Kurt) Hoover; grandchildren, Grace Edwards (Fiancé, Danny Coughlin), Jackson Edwards, Myka Hoover, and Eli Hoover; sisters, Audrey (Norm) Cross, and Janalee (Rick) Williams; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Les and Libby Edwards.

Memorials in Larry’s memory may be directed to the family.