J.” Krestine 1943 – 2023 Lawrence Jerome “Larry” “L
OTIS – Lawrence Jerome “Larry” “L.J.” Krestine, 80, died , during the Wheatland Medical Center regarding Russell. He had been created J. Krestine, Sr. and you may Clara Yards. (Zirnich) Krestine. He had been hitched so you can Anita (Gibson) and you may Ann (Hetzel), and soon after hitched LaWanna (Slocum) Clark for the June 12, 1999, on Holton.
A current Otis citizen, Larry try a graduate off Otis Senior high school and you will Emporia State University, which have levels within the math studies and business. Larry supported the community away from Holton additionally the related urban area because an insurance coverage agent for a long time, plus working a classic shopping mall. Earlier than their proceed to Holton, the guy addressed new Huge Resort when you look at the Horton, has worked since the a top top math teacher, and raised chickens and you may hogs inside outlying Huron. Never ever with sluggish hand, the guy always was able to find time for you assistance with wheat assemble for the relatives ranch. He had been a member of the fresh Horton Jaycees, Holton/Jackson State Chamber off Business as well as the Otis Pleased Decades Elder Category and you will supported since the various manager ranks, along with president of your Jaycees and you can Delighted Age group. Larry preferred angling, search, bowling, refinishing antique chairs, handmade cards and games, informing humor and you may stories, KU basketball and Kansas Area Chiefs recreations.
Survivors is, his spouse, LaWanna of the property; around three daughters, Marsha Krestine off Kansas Urban area, Mo., Michelle “Shelly” Could possibly get from Bonner Springs and you can Marie Gardner away from Palmer, Ak; four stepchildren, Kathy Groth (Les) away from Cloquet, Minn., Julie Kincaid out of Claremore, Okla., Lonnie Morris (Lynne) from Topeka and Ryan Clark of Easton; a sis, Evelyn “Sally” Medlock of good Bend; four grandkids, Trey Could possibly get, Olivia Get, Coyd Gardner and you may Cyla Gardner; 11 step grandchildren; and you can 27 action great-grandchildren. (more…)