Larry Lee Goranson – Manchester

Larry Lee Goranson, 71, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

He was born on January 9, 1952, in Manchester, the son of Robert and Marian (Zirtzman) Goranson. Larry was raised on a farm south of Greeley. He attended school in Greeley and Manchester and was a 1970 graduate of West Delaware High School. After his graduation, Larry began working for the Iowa Highway Commission, later called the Iowa Department of Transportation. On August 18, 1973, Larry was united in marriage to Sheryl “Sherry” Bradley at the United Methodist Church in Manchester. The family made their home in Manchester. Three children were born to this union, Jason, Angela, and Brian. Larry worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation for 39 ½ years, retiring in 2010. Larry was a longtime member of the Manchester Methodist Church. After retiring, Larry and Sherry enjoyed time with family and friends, camping and golfing.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Sherry Goranson of Manchester; three children, Jason (Amy Moser) Goranson of Manchester, Angela (Rick) Greif of Anamosa, and Brian (Amanda) Goranson of Dubuque; four grandchildren, Hannah Greif, Matthew Greif, Harper Goranson, and Romy Goranson; one sister, Jean Ann Lendt of Sioux City; and many nieces and nephews.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Marian Goranson.

Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com.

Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the Manchester Methodist Church in Manchester, Iowa, with Reverend Phil Rogers officiating.

Visitation: 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., on Friday, December 15, 2023, at the Manchester Methodist Church in Manchester, Iowa. Friends may also call one hour before the service at the church on Saturday.

Interment: Oakland Cemetery, Manchester, Iowa