Larry Dean VanDerHart, age 74 of Monroe, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Cottages in Pella. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 10:00 am at the Prairie City Christian Reformed Church. Burial will take place with military rites at Waveland Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Monday, June 2, 2025, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Prairie City Christian Reformed Church, Monroe Fire Department or the Monroe American Legion. Condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com

The son of Harold Lee and Freda (Tukker) VanDerHart, Larry was born on February 11, 1951, in Des Moines, Iowa. Larry graduated from Pella Christian High School in 1969. On August 3, 1973, he was united in marriage to Wilma Ann Van Donselaar at the Leighton Christian Reformed Church.

After high school Larry joined the Air Force as part of the Iowa Air National Guard from 1969 to 1975, while also working at Vermeer. Larry and Wilma moved to the family farm in 1975 where they raised their four boys. He spent many years farming alongside his father, Harold. Larry was a lifelong member of the Prairie City Christian Reformed Church and served in many roles, most notably as a Cadet Counselor for over 20 years. Larry was his happiest spending time with his family and friends, attending auctions and tractor shows, maintaining many collections and riding his ranger around the farm.

Those left to honor his memory include his sons, Brian (Jennifer) VanDerHart and their children, Evan and Noah; Brad (Jennifer) VanDerHart and their children, Cody, Cade and Coen; Greg (Sarah) VanDerHart and their children, Stella and Gwen; Kyle (Courtney) VanDerHart and their children, Kole and Kooper. He is also survived by his sister, Elaine (Verlan) Struik and many in-laws, nieces and nephews. Preceding Larry in death were his parents and his wife, Wilma.