Larry Lee Rosenbohm
Larry Lee Rosenbohm, 84, Graham, MO passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 13, 2023.
Larry was born on December 28, 1938, on the family farm in rural Graham, MO to George & Mary Margaret (Lyle) Rosenbohm
He graduated from Graham High School in 1956 as Salutatorian. He then attended NWMSU. While obtaining his 2-yr Agricultural Degree, he met Janet, the love of his life. On October 12, 1958, Larry married Janet L. Vandewater at the Fairview Christian Church in rural Stuart, IA. They celebrated their 61st anniversary in 2019.
Larry served 9 years in the Missouri National Guard, Maryville MO, in the 129th Field Artillery Division, achieving rank of Sergeant First Class E7.
Larry made a career out of farming and was passionate about Soil Conservation and Field Management using tile and terraces starting over 60 years ago. Like many farmers during that era, he had a strong diversified livestock operation. As his father and grandfather before him, he was an early adapter in new agriculture technology. He received numerous farm awards and recognitions as MO State Fair Farm Family, Maryville Chamber of Commerce Farm Family, Nodaway-Holt FFA Honorary Chapter Farmer, and was inducted into the Nodaway County Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2021. He also served on the Board of Directors for several companies: Grand River Mutual Telephone Company, Golden Triangle Energy, Missouri Farmers Bank, and MO State Small Business Development Committee. Locally, he was an active member of the Graham Lions Club for over 50 years and strong supporter of 4-H. Larry had a strong faith in God. He could be found almost every Sunday at the Graham United Methodist Church where he was a very active, life-long member. He served in every office and as a Sunday School Teacher through the years.
Larry had a good sense of humor, loved riddles, number puzzles, anything involving math, an avid reader, and visiting with friends while traveling with Janet, where they made many lifelong friends. He worked hard, lived honorably, thought soundly, and influenced unselfishly.
He is preceded in death by: his wife, Janet; his parents, George & Mary Margaret Rosenbohm; twin granddaughters, Marci & Michala Rosenbohm.
Family was very important to him. Larry is survived by: Three sons, Kevin (Michele), Mike (Marsha) and Dan (Kathy) all of Graham. Five grandchildren: Matt (Kylie) Bolckow, MO; Nick (Glenda) Graham, MO; Marc (Lacey) Columbia, MO; Megan, Plymouth, WI, and Cory (Brianna) Shawnee, KS. Four great-granddaughters: Lila, Ellie, Maddison, Quinn & one great-grandson: Tucker. One brother in-law: Larry Joe (Jean) Vandewater, Greenfield, IA.
Visitation will be at Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Services will be Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the Graham United Methodist Church, Graham, Mo. Burial will be at the Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham, MO. following.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Graham United Methodist Church, Graham, MO, Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham, MO or a charity of the donor’s choice.
