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Larry F. Mathena went home peacefully to his Lord and Savior on March 8, 2024 at the age of 78. Larry was a loving husband, dad, brother, grandfather, and friend adored and respected by many. Larry was born in Sherman, Texas in May 1945. He and his family moved to Colorado at a young age, most of it spend in the Fort Collins area.
Larry and his wife, Carol, were married for 56 wonderful years. Larry was an Army veteran and a first-generation graduate of Anthropology at Colorado State University. He enjoyed his career in sales, and especially enjoyed managing his pawn shop. He had a vast knowledge of guns and anything outdoors. Larry greatly enjoyed camping and fishing which he passed on his love of this to his daughter and grandson. He was an avid bird watcher and loved growing a variety of roses. Larry also had a love of photography and produced beautiful pictures of nature. He also loved his volunteer time with Nightwalker, an organization that assisted Native Americans. Larry was a man who loved his God and read his bible every day. He deeply loved his family, the outdoors, NASCAR, and his pets. He was a very generous sole with a kind heart.
Larry is survived by his wife, Carol Mathena, a daughter, Terri Ratzlaff and her husband Scott Ratzlaff, a grandson, Harrison Ratzlaff and his wife Rachelle Lyle-Ratzlaff, his brothers Michael Mathena and Robert Mathena with his partner Diane, and many nieces and nephews, and in-laws. He is preceded by his parents and sister, Mary Lou Berig, and sister-in-law Mary Jane Mathena.
Thank you to Pathways Hospice for their excellent care of Larry during his last months. Larry was able to keep his sense of humor throughout his illness. We greatly appreciate each and every one who brought Larry peace, and he looked forward to your visits.
A celebration of life will be held at Viegut Funeral Home in Loveland on Saturday, March 16, at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers (roses were his favorite), please consider donating to Pathways at 305 Carpenter Road, Fort Collins, CO 80525.
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