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Larry Gantenbein Obituary
A Celebration of Life for Larry F. Gantenbein, 74, Eudora, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Eudora United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Michael Tomson-DeGreeff officiating. Mr. Gantenbein died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, at Medicalodges Eudora.
Larry was born Sept. 21, 1938, in Concordia, Kan. He graduated from Minneapolis, Kan. High School. He attended Kansas University and was drafted into the U.S. Army his senior year. The Vietnam War was just starting when he was discharged. He spent many years at Hallmark Cards working for several trucking companies. He retired from Graham Ship by Truck in 2000.
Larry never met a stranger. He saw good in everyone and loved animals. He was an avid KU fan. His biggest love in life was his children and especially his seven grandsons. His face would light up the room when he saw them. They all visited him often and he would laugh at their adventures. He was so proud of their accomplishments, and never missed a game or event they were in, be it basketball, football, soccer, baseball, or swimming.
He married Pat Butler. They later divorced. He then married Loretta Charbonneau Coon. They celebrated 30 years together in Aug. She survives of the home. Also surviving are his children, Vicki Johnson (Marion) of Eudora, David Gantenbein (Rachael) of Valley Center, Kan., and Lisa Ricketts (David) of Lenexa, grandchildren Tyler, Logan, & Connor Hartpence, Matt & Trevor Ricketts, and Boone & Aidan Gantenbein, and brother Harry Gantenbein and his family of Beloit.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Frances Gantenbein.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Eudora United Methodist Church, or Medicalodges Activity Fund, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. The family would like to thank Medicalodges Eudora for all their wonderful care to our husband, dad, and grandpa. The love you showed him will always be remembered.
Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry Gantenbein
Julia Ingrassia
November 23, 2012
Vicki, I am so sorry to see this about your father. Please know that old friends are thinking about you and keeping you and your entire family in prayers. Love, Julia (Gregg)Ingrassia
Julia Ingrassia
November 23, 2012
Vicki, I am so very sorry to read this about your dad, my most sincere prayers to you, and to your entire family. Please know old friends are thinking of you and yours, sending love.
Always, Julia (Gregg) Ingrassia
Bailey Lauber
November 20, 2012
Loretta, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Larry was such a genuine man who always had a sparkle in his eyes that seemed to just grab your heart. In the time I knew him at the nursing home, he never lost that sparkle. Hang in there, my prayers are with you.
November 20, 2012
Loretta I am so sorry for your loss. Larry will be missed. Jennifer Whitworth
L J Alexander
November 18, 2012
Loretta and family, sorry to hear of your loss.
Francis, Betty & Larry Alexander
LuAnn Wilcox
November 17, 2012
Loretta, Thinking of you my friend.
Sara Harding
November 17, 2012
Loretta and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of Larry. You are all in my thoughts and prayers- Lots of Love- Sara Harding
Mary Higgins
November 17, 2012
My thoughts are with you Loretta, Larry was a wonderful man and will be missed by so many people. He always had a funny story to share,or a story about his grandkids, he was so proud of all of them. Love and Hugs,Mary
Melissa Davis
November 17, 2012
Loretta, Lisa and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Melissa Davis and Davis Family (Nancy, Beth, Tim and Jeff)
Doug & Sue Coleman
November 17, 2012
We will truly miss you Larry. We will miss our chili meals, talks, your friendship and your stories.
Steve Butcher
November 17, 2012
Loretta,
I am so sorry for your loss.
November 16, 2012
Loretta thinking of. I'll keep you in my prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Cindy Gress
Dave Gantenbein
November 16, 2012
Thank you for your messages. The family will greet visitors from 12:30-2:00 p.m. at Eudora United Methodist Church Saturday.
Mary & Allen Grob
November 16, 2012
We are sorry for your loss and hope that you find peace in the days to come.
Dave & Heather Olson
November 15, 2012
Loretta & Family,
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Larry will always be known as wonderful husband, father, grandfather, friend and citizen, He will be missed by all.
God bless,
Frank Molby
November 15, 2012
Larry will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
barb ball
November 15, 2012
Larry has a world of knowledge that would hold your interest for hours. Enjoyed our conversations on the dock of Hallmark. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I have been bless to have known such a great man.
Roger and Judy Wagner
November 15, 2012
Loretta please know the family and especially you are in our thoughts and prayers! Larry was a great guy, and so funny and friendly! Love you
November 15, 2012
Loretta, you and all of Larry's family are in our prayers!
Greg & Sam Springer
November 15, 2012
Hoping the whole family finds love and support during this tough time of sorrow. Hold your memories close and cherish each and every one. Please know that you are not alone, as we, as well as many others, hold you in our thoughts and good wishes.
tausha preece
November 15, 2012
Larry was an amazing man. He loved his family more than anything. He is going to be greatly missed.
November 15, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. Larry & Melva Black, Belton Mo.
November 15, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jeff Nelson
November 15, 2012
David and Vicki I am saddened by the passing of your dad. I am so sorry. I know everyone in the family will miss him. I want to thank Larry for raising one of the best friends I have ever known, David God bless you and your family.
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