Larry Joseph Maule, 71, of Dubuque, died Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at the Unity Point Health-Finley Hospital in Dubuque.

Graveside military honors were held at Dubuque Memorial Gardens with military honors rendered by American Legion Post #6 and the Mid-Atlantic Region Navy Honor Guard.

Larry was born December 11, 1952, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Harry and Mary (Konzen) Maule.

Larry was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War from February 16, 1971 until February 1, 1973.

Larry worked for the City of Dubuque as a bus driver for 21 years, in that time he learned 21 different languages. He will be remembered most for his love of fishing, hunting, and helping others.

Survivors include his daughter, Sonya (William Malone II) Moran of Sparta, WI; three siblings, Maureen Erickson of Dubuque; Harry Maule of Wilton, WI; and Mary Maule-Lott of Olathe, KS; three grandchildren, Yasmine, Aidan, and Azden; and several nieces and nephews, including Tyler Lott, who was like a son to Larry.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Doctors and Nurses at Finley Hospital 5th floor and ICU for their loving care given to Larry, as well as the Dubuque County Veterans Affairs for their help and care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Make A Wish of Iowa.

Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Crematory is in care of the arrangements.

Condolences sent to the family by visiting Larry’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.