Larry Eugene

Carsrud

Larry Eugene Carsrud, 86, of Ames, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at his home.

Larry was born on March 4, 1940, in Nevada, Iowa, the son of Clifford “Herbert” and Darlene Fay (Atkinson) Carsrud. He was a graduate of Nevada High School (1958) and Marshalltown Community College class (1969). Larry served four years in the United States Air Force before his honorable discharge in 1965.

On November 24, 1962, Larry was united in marriage to Charlene Kay Sutherland at Memorial Lutheran Church in Nevada. He spent his career working as a computer operator for the City of Des Moines, retiring in 1998.

Larry was a member of Memorial Lutheran Church in Nevada, William F. Ball Legion Post #99, the Ames Moose Lodge and the Ames Area Bowling Association. An avid golfer, Larry participated in a traveling senior league and had been a member at Indian Creek Country Club in Nevada. He also enjoyed bowling and playing cards, especially cribbage and pitch, and was a loyal fan of the Iowa State Cyclones. His jokes and lighthearted outlook brought warmth to the time he shared with others. Larry had a gentle heart and an affectionate nature, and he showed his love through both words and actions. He kept his promises and did what needed doing, offering steady support to those he loved. Above all, Larry treasured time with his family and cared for them in any way he could. His gentle kindness, loving presence and dependable ways will be remembered with love.

Larry is survived by his wife, Charlene of Ames; his children, Cherrine (Michael) Bates of Ames and Bryan (Tori) Carsrud of Nevada; his grandchildren, Addison (David) Valdez, Temperance Carsrud, Rizalea Carsrud and Leonidas Carsrud; his great-grandchildren, Lunita Valdez, Elisa Valdez and Noa Joy Valdez; his brother-in-law, Frank Stammeyer; and his sister-in-law, Nikki Nylander Carsrud.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Carroll Beam; his brother, Ronald Carsrud; and his stepsister, Carolyn Stammeyer.

A visitation will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Memorial Lutheran Church, 701 11th Street in Nevada. His funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, also at the church, with Pastor Kathleen Lotz officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Nevada Municipal Cemetery in Nevada.

Memorials may be made to Memorial Lutheran Church in memory of Larry.

Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada has been entrusted with caring for Larry and is handling arrangements. Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.rasmussonfh.com.