Larry Gaul

Larry Gerald Gaul was born to Dorothy (Rau) and Ferdinand Gaul on May 13, 1950, in Manning, Iowa. As a child, he attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Portsmouth and St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Earling. He later attended Harlan Community High School, graduating with the class of 1968. Following high school, he attended Fort Dodge Community College for two years, where he earned his degree in broadcasting.

Larry met the love of his life, Maxine Thielen. The couple was united in marriage at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa. Together, they welcomed two daughters, Danelle and Robin, and built their life as a family.

A hardworking and dedicated man, Larry held a variety of jobs throughout his life. He worked part-time at Harlan Hy-Vee and as a custodian at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and School in Earling. For many years, he served as the club coordinator at Earling Variety before going on to work at Oriental Trading in Underwood. He later moved to Omaha, where he worked as a forklift operator for 21 years.

In addition to this work, Larry was a talented carpenter who enjoyed working alongside his brothers on numerous projects throughout the years.

Larry passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 in Bennington, Nebraska attaining the age of 76 years, 4 months and 17 days. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Ferdinand Gaul and brothers, Dan Gaul and Walter "Wally" Gaul.

He is survived by his wife, Maxine Gaul of Bennington, NE; children, Danelle (William) Lockwood of Bennington, NE, Robin (Adam) Hopkins of Omaha, NE; grandchildren, Nyssa Lockwood and Damien Hopkins; siblings, Shirley Hauck of Omaha, NE; Jean (Daniel) Bieker of Harlan, IA; Ronald (Paula) Gaul of Harlan, IA; Carol (Jeffrey) Walton of Harlan, IA; Joan Gaul (Joel Shanahan) of Harlan, IA; Laurie Gilbert (Randy Blohm) of Audubon, IA; Marian (Clayton) Bretey of Harlan, IA; Lisa (Brooke) Coseboom of Palm Desert, CA; Janis (Timothy) Thompson of Omaha, NE; and Dave Gaul of Chillicothe, OH; sister-in-law, Debbie Gaul and Nancy Gaul; other relatives and many friends.