Larry Joseph Alesch, 74, of Marcus passed away with his family at his side on May 28, 2026.
Mass of Christian Burial was June 1 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Marcus. Burial followed in Holy Name Catholic Cemetery in Marcus with graveside military rights provided by American Legion FI Goodburn Post 517. Services entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Marcus. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through www.fischfh.com.
Larry was born on Nov. 5, 1951, to Loren Joseph Alesch and Anna Josephine (Slota) Alesch in Le Mars. He was raised and educated in Marcus, graduating from Marcus High Dchool in 1970. After high school he joined the National Guard and began working at Wilson Foods in Cherokee.
On Oct. 4, 1974, he married Beverly Brandt in Primghar. The family made their home in Marcus, where Larry was an active member of Holy Name Catholic Church. He was a very faithful caretaker of his beloved church for many years. He was also a member of the American Legion FI Goodburn Post 517 and served as a post adjutant.
Larry knew what he liked. He enjoyed deer hunting, a good rabbit feed, and hog roasts, especially two at a time. He also enjoyed backgrounding cattle in his free time. He was also known for playing Santa Claus and teaching his grandsons “chicky baby.” Larry also believed that it was always 5 o'clock somewhere.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years, Bev; their son Gerry and his wife Lisa Alesch of Marcus and their sons, Owen and Wyatt. He is also survived by brothers, Dave (Arlene) Alesch and Doug (Sheila) Alesch, all of Marcus; one sister, Mary Beth (Denny) Horstman of Arlington Heights, Ill.; brother-in-law Gerry Brandt; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Loren Alesch and Anna Alesch; in-laws, Ernest and Angela Brandt; and sister-in-law Karen Brandt.
