Larry Lesline

   Larry Lesline, 71, of Alma, Kansas, passed away on Sunday (June 11, 2023) at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.

   Born July 8, 1951 in Wamego, Kansas, Larry was the son of Vernon and Nyla (Palenske) Lesline. He married Elizabeth Rae "Betty" Mock on September 28, 1974 in Newbury, Kansas. She survives.

   Larry was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family, reading, fishing, camping, and tending to his large vegetable garden. He also enjoyed studying finance and dabbling in the stock market.

   An accomplished carpenter and millwright, Larry built his home and loved helping his children with any home repairs and renovations. His greatest joys were following his children and grandchildren's activities. Many miles were put on their Chevy going to almost every sporting event, concert, birthday party, science fair, graduation, and everything in between. A familiar sight at these events was seeing Larry with his wife Betty sitting in the bleachers or lawn chairs proudly watching their family.

   Larry was a member of Carpenter's Union Local 1445 and was employed as a millwright superintendent for several companies in the Topeka area. He worked 25 years with Senne Construction company until his retirement in 2013.

   Survivors include his wife, Betty: three daughters, Mindy Ketchum (Eric) of Topeka, KS, Emily Graham (Joel) of McPherson, KS and Becky Bruna (Brett) of Hanover, KS; a son Michael Lesline of Kingman, KS; nine grandchildren, Jason Ketchum, Chris Ketchum, Lilly Ketchum, Chase Bruna, Cooper Bruna, Cole Bruna, Creighton Bruna, Caylee Bruna and Collins Bruna; two brothers Hank Lesline (Kathy) of Shawnee, KS and Dan Lesline of Alma, KS; and many nieces and nephews.

   Larry was preceded in death by his parents; a brother in infancy; a sister, Christina Lesline; and a nephew, Joshua Lesline.

   A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday morning (June 20th, 2023) at 10:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Newbury with Father Swamy Nannam officiating.  Burial with Military Honors by the U. S. Army Funeral Honors Detail and the Alma American Legion Post No. 32 will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

   Visitation will be held Monday evening (June 19th, 2023) from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A rosary service will be held Monday evening at 7:00 pm at the church following visitation.

   Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church and may be left with Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.