Larry Lee Greiner, 74, of rural Blakesburg, died at 6:25 p.m. May 29, 2026 at Ottumwa Regional Health Center.
He was born March 3, 1952 in Richland to Raymond Peter and Dorothy Grace Grimes Greiner. He married Susan Marie Humble June 24, 1972 and she preceded him in death January 11, 2025.
Pekin won the state cross country championship in 1966 and 1967. Larry was one of the five runners that scored. He was all state by placing in the top 10 both years.
As a freshman in high school, Larry won the two mile in track at the panther relays. His sophomore year he was state runner up in the two mile. Larry was the first record holder for the two mile run at Pekin. He is in the Pekin hall of fame for track and cross country.
His junior year he moved to Cardinal where he ran the hurdles and was a graduate of Cardinal High School.
Larry owned and operated Slurry LTD. After selling the business, he drove for Elliott Oil.
Larry and his family were members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and later St. Patrick Catholic Church in Ottumwa. He enjoyed playing cards, helping others and attending his grandchildren’s activities.
Surviving are his sons, , Brent Greiner of Crawfordsville and Jason Greiner of Monroe; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Kaleb and Taylor Greiner; great-grandchild, Theodore; a brother, Donnie (Faye) Greiner of Clarksville, TX; a sister, Cheryl Wernimont of Swisher.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bob Greiner Sr, Ronnie Greiner and Raymond Greiner Jr.
Visitation will be open at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 4th at Reece Funeral Home with the family present to greet friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, June 5th at Reece Funeral Home. Cremation will follow the service. Inurnment will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Blakesburg Fire and Rescue.
