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Larry W. Greenwalt, 69, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2007. Larry was born May 11, 1938, the son of Howard F. and Cecil Greenwalt in Shenandoah, IA. Larry was an artist, one who dealt in nostalgia, and a yearning for the less complicated lifestyle. His rural landscapes and his meticulous attention to detail are visual images to convey these values. He was a two-time winner in the Northwestern Bell Appointment Calendar 1973-74. He received national recognition December 1976 with the Saturday Evening Post cover contest, 1st Place Winner "The Grande Ole Buggy." Greenwalt had numerous one-man shows throughout the United States, had exhibited and judged many others, holding workshop classes, and lecturing at clubs and organizations. His life has been devoted to one end, "art". Unlike most, Greenwalt has known his destiny from the beginning. Moving to the Southwest in 1988 influenced his works in Western and Southwest art. His signature quote, "A Greenwalt painting is a treasure that gives pleasure for a lifetime". Larry was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Miller (Bubb) Greenwalt, William Greenwalt; one sister, Mildred Greenwalt Spies; and one grandchild, Lynn Marcelle Greenwalt; He is survived by his wife, Sandra Greenwalt; two children, Todd Wayne Greenwalt and Melinda Kay Greenwalt Merkel; grandchildren, Steven Wayne Greenwalt, Adam Greenwalt, Nathan Greenwalt, Melissa Merkel, Christine Merkel, and Brian Merkel; one brother, Harley Greenwalt; one sister, Margaret Greenwalt Kling; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held for Larry on Friday, August 10, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. Interment will take place in Shenandoah, IA. Arrangements by Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Rd. Rio Rancho, New Mexico 892-9920
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