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Larry Means Obituary

Larry E. Means Mt. Hope, KS - Larry E. Means, 67, loving husband, dad, and grandfather, passed away on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. He was born and raised near Lawrence, Ks. He attended Lawrence High School and the University of Kansas and then Electronic School in Kansas City. He was an Assistant Chief Engineer for KAKE-TV in Wichita, Ks. for over 40 years. He is survived by his Mother; Pauline Davis of Mt. Hope, Ks. Sons; Patrick Means of Lawrence, Ks., David Means of Stockton, Ks., and Daughter; Stephanie and husband Boon Lee of Olathe, Ks. 4 Grandchildren; Ethan and Kaelyn Means, and Matthew and Parker Lee. Visitation with family present will be on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018 from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Wulf-Ast Mortuary in Mt. Hope, Ks. Funeral Services will be on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Mt. Hope, Ks. Interment will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence, Ks. at 3 p.m.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Dec. 12, 2018.
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My condolences to Larry's family. I was fortunate to work w/Larry in the very early '80's @ 1240 KAKZ, first on Shocktalk, then later DJ thru a few transformations. Larry made it all so seemless. He was a fine man & I have great memories of him.

Don Daffron

December 12, 2018

We are so sorry for your loss Pauline, keeping you and all the family in our thoughts and prayers.

Hal & Julie Jensen

December 11, 2018

Very sorry to learn of Larry's passing. I worked on-air at KAKE radio in the mid-70's and remember Larry as a hard worker who always went about his work with a pleasant attitude. My condolences to his friends and family.

Mike Delamater

December 11, 2018

I worked with Larry in the 70's at KAKE. What a wonderful Man. Not only was Larry great at his job , he was an innovative person to make things work better for the jox's at the Radio Station too.

jack oliver

December 11, 2018

Sending our thoughts toward you and your family. Larry was a brilliant man and a kind soul. He was always nice to me when I would see him at the station. He will be greatly missed.
Mike & Maggie Iuen.

Mike Iuen

December 11, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

David DOONAN

December 11, 2018

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