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Lawrence Sherr Obituary
Lawrence Arthur Sherr died September 20, 2015 at his home. He was born March 23, 1941 in Queens, New York, the son of Elliott and Evelyn Wise Sherr.
He received his AA from The College of San Mateo and his BBA, MBA and PHD from The University of Michigan.
Larry was an award winning teacher and mentor to many.
In the Lawrence community, he was active in the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation, 3 terms as president, and Theatre Lawrence, on the Board and as a Thespian.
He leaves behind his wife Suzanne, son Jeff (Kim), daughter Rebecca (Nils), grandson Noah and granddaughters Abby and Helvi, sister Nancy Edlin (Don), step-brother Al Gruber (Linda), step sister-in-law Betty Gruber and nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be 2 pm. Thursday, September 24, at B'nai Israel Cemetery, Eudora, KS. A reception will follow the service at Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation, 9th and Highland Dr., Lawrence.
Memorial contribu-tions are suggested to the Lawrence Jewish Community Congrega-tion, Theatre Lawrence, or the KU School of Business in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Prakash P Shenoy
September 16, 2021
Larry made a difference in many peoples lives. He touched mine, was a colleague, a friend and mentor. I will always remember him.
Prakash Shenoy
September 16, 2019
Larry Sherr was part of a team of faculty who hired me as an Assistant Professor of Business in the University of Kansas in Spring 1978. I started there in August 1978. Larry was my mentor through the years until he retired. When I was appointed as Ronald G. Harper Professor of Artificial Intelligence in 1994, Larry introduced me to the group of distinguished professors at KU. Larry was a great mentor, a wonderful colleague, and a best friend. It is humbling to remember him today, four years after he passed away. We miss you Larry, may your soul Rest In Peace.
Heidi Gagnon Gowen
September 27, 2015
I was saddened to read about the passing of Professor Sherr. I will never forget attending the undergraduate class that Professor Sherr taught! Our class met in one of the auditoriums in Wescoe Hall. Even though the room was filled with about 300 students, you could hear and see Professor Sherr's passion for his teaching throughout the entire auditorium! He was the ultimate professional and served as a role model for us as students. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Winifred Pinet
September 24, 2015
Professor Sherr was an immensely talented educator. He changed the course of my career, and I use tools he shared every day. He was also a great friend to my father and our family was richer for knowing Larry and Suzanne personally.
I loved his laugh and sense of irony and humor.
Sending warm memories, prayers and best wishes at this time to the whole family, Wini Pinet
Prakash Shenoy
September 23, 2015
Larry was responsible for my joining the faculty in the KU Business School. He was my mentor as I progressed in my career. During my inaugural lecture on receiving a distinguished professorship, he introduced me to the group of distinguished professors. He was a mentor to my wife, who taught the large lecture in statistics using the slides he had prepared. After he moved into Bella Sera, he invited my colleague Steve Hillmer and I to dinner, to show the best features of the Condominium. A few years later, we decided to move from the country to Bella Sera. We will miss Larry, his humanity, his wisdom, and his friendship. May his soul rest in peace.
Bob & Janie Nyquist
September 23, 2015
We started in Bella Sera about the same time
and were neighbors. We share in Suzanne"s time of sorrow and want to express our condolences to her. We loved Larry too.
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