Larry James Hutzel

April 24, 1939 — August 01, 2025

Larry Hutzel

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Larry James Hutzel, 86, of Altoona passed away after a brief illness. He was born April 24, 1939, and died on August 1, 2025.

He served in the U S Army in 1959, active for 18 months and reserves for four years. Then in 1965, he joined the Des Moines Police Department and retired as a Detective in 1996.

He always loved old cars and owned many of them, mainly Model A Fords. His favorite music was gospel quartets. If there was a car race on tv or in person, he was always there to watch.

He is survived by his wife Dixie, daughters Jane Tucker and Penny Nuzum, step-sons Mason Tholl (Lola) and George Tholl (Rebecca), five grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Gary, Jerry and Bob and his sisters Francis and Ellen.

Services will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Trinity on Fifth, 602 5th Avenue SW, Altoona, IA 50009, where he was a member. Family will begin greeting guests at 10:30 a.m., with funeral starting at 11:00 a.m., followed by a luncheon. Burial will then take place at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Trinity on Fifth.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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