Larry John Dvorak, 66, of Chelsea, IA passed away at his home surrounded by loving family Sunday, April 10, 2016, following an extended illness. Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Hrabak Funeral Home, Belle Plaine, with Pastor Charles Johnson officiating. Visitation will be 4-7:00 pm Wednesday at the funeral home, visitation will continue one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences can be sent at hrabakfueralhome.com Larry John was born in Belle Plaine, IA December 6, 1949 the son of John and Pauline (Vesely) Dvorak. He graduated from South Tama High School in 1968. Following high school Larry went to work at various jobs. He joined the Army Reserve in 1970. On December 20, 1975 Larry married Nancy Ann Yuska at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Traer. Together the couple lived across the road from the family farm which Larry grew up, on the old York #9 school grounds. Larry and Nancy continued to farm the ground following the passing of his father in 1985. Larry also worked for John Deere Engine Works where he worked for 30 years, after his retirement in 2003 he fulfilled a dream of becoming a semi owner operator. This was leased to Zline trucking of Toledo for nine years. Over the last couple years Larry has been working for Benda Ag of Elberon which he truly enjoyed. Larry enjoyed raising Long Horn/Angus Cattle he would take weekend trips with Nancy traveling to Oklahoma to cattle auctions, he was a big NASCAR fan his drivers were Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Larry would often travel to Iowa Speedway where he would spend time with his family. He liked splitting firewood, camping, the Chicago Bears, John Deere tractors most particular was his 4030 and John Deere A, but most of all Larry loved spending time with his family and friends. Larry is survived by his wife, Nancy; two sons, Mike (Rhonda) Dvorak, of Gardner, KS, Curt (Jody) Dvorak, of Dexter, IA; granddaughter, Mila; mother, Pauline Dvorak, of Keystone, IA; sister, Sandra Husak, of Gilman, IA; and basset hound Burph Dog. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, father, brother-in-law Melvin Husak; basset hounds, Camille and Bertha.