Larry “Butch” “Papa” Bellach, 74, of Troy Mills, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Friends may greet the family Wednesday, October 26, 2016, from 5-6 p.m., at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, where a memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. by Jamie Wolfe.
Survivors include his former wife, Joanna Bellach of Hiawatha, Iowa; children, Jeff (Tracey) Bellach of Marion, Iowa and their children, Kasey (Samantha) and Kody, Jason (Marti) Bellach of Walker, Iowa and their children, Brea, Dylan and Cole, Jennifer (Dave) Slife of Toddville, Iowa and their children, Libby and Anna and Shelly (Monte) Ruprecht of Toddville and their children, Mitch (Amanda), Myles and Riley; siblings, Ramona Cummings, Coral Wagner and Terrell Miyomoto; and also surviving are many loving family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Jimmy and Ronald; and sister, Linda.
Larry was born on July 4, 1942, in Quasqueton, Iowa, son of Loyd and Cora (See) Bellach. He retired from Iowa Manufacturing, where he was employed for many years. In retirement, Papa enjoyed countless hours on the family farm and especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
A memorial fund has been established.
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