Larry Ciha

Larry William Ciha, born on April 15, 1940, to Wesley and Lois (Longerbeam) Ciha in Solon, IA, passed away on January 18, 2025, in Brainerd, MN.

Larry was a farmer for over 20 years in Solon, IA, owning Ciha Farms. He married his wife, Corleen Pickering, on May 12, 1962, and in 1984, they moved to Hackensack, MN, where Larry later acted as the mayor for 25 years. He also mowed grass as a hobby. Larry enjoyed being on the river, fishing, tubing, being on the pontoon, playing horseshoes, and wildlife, especially raccoons. 

Larry is survived by his wife, Corleen; sons, Scott (Ruth) and Michael (Marcie); grandchildren, Vanessa Huwe, Harper Ciha, Victoria Ciha, Cristina Snodgrass; and great-grandchildren, Ripley Huwe and Theodore Snodgrass.