8/17/1946 – 12/11/2024
Eudora
Larry Gene Sledd, 78, of Eudora, died Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living Center in Lawrence, Kansas surrounded by his family.
He was born August 17, 1946, in Bethal, Kansas, the son of Patrick Sledd and Doris (Vestal) Ristow. He graduated from Washington High School in Kansas City, Kansas in 1964. Larry worked at the Pratt and Lambert Paint Company in North Kansas City and later as an iron worker with the Union. In the mid 70’s he started his long career as an Auto Body Technician at his family’s business, Lawrence Body Shop. After retirement he worked part time at the Clinton Lake campgrounds.
He married Elaine Frye, April 15, 1966, in Kansas City, Kansas. She survives of the home. Other survivors include two sons, Gregg (Mary Sue) Lecompton, Kansas and Brian (Jeri) Eudora, Kansas. Three brothers Lynn, Randy and Jim, 9 Grandsons and 23 Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Steve and Doug.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, December 20, 2024 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St, Lawrence, Kansas 66044. A private burial will take place in City of Eudora Cemetery, 2229 N 1420 Rd Eudora, Kansas 66025.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Lawrence Humane Society, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home: PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044. To leave a message for Larry’s family, please visit www.Rumsey-Yost.com.
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