Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Larry Paul Zentz, age 84, of Concordia, Kansas, was born on February 12, 1940, in Beloit, Kansas, to Paul & Sarah (Geisler) Zentz. He passed from this life on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Sunset Nursing Home, Concordia, Kansas.
Larry worked at OCCK in Salina, Kansas.
He was a member of the Cowboy Church in Concordia, Kansas.
Larry loved to play his harmonica by heart and memorizing the lyrics. He also greatly enjoyed his church family and listening to religious music.
He is survived by his sister, Audrey Houser, Concordia, KS; his nieces, Tressy Carter, Jackie Geisler, Kristy Studt, Lisa Davis & Shasta LeDuc.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Everett & Gary Zentz & a sister, Irene Peak, brother-in-law, Ray Houser, and nephew, John Ellis.
It was Larry’s wish to be cremated, and a memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, Kansas, with Pastor Earl Hale officiating. The burial of the cremated remains will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia, Kansas.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, prior to the service. Family will receive friends 1-2 p.m.
The family suggests memorials to American Heart Association in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, PO Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901. For online condolences please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.
