Larry Eugene Thummel left his earthly home for his heavenly home on Monday, November 2, 2015 in Hutchinson. Larry was born April 6, 1950 to Lawrence and Mildred (Huelsman) Thummel in Hoxie.

He attended Hoxie High School. Larry met the love of his life (his high school sweetheart), Marilyn Kropp, of Colby. They were united in marriage on August 31, 1968, and had 47 wonderful years together. She survives of the family home. To this union was born, two children. Larry loved and lived for these kids; they meant the world to him. Larry was a hard worker all his life. He enjoyed working in his yard, and working with his son. He also loved to spend time with his brother, Bernard, and friend, Marty.

Larry is survived by his wife; a daughter, Jennifer Thummel, and her three daughters, Brooke, Amber, and Kaylee, of WaKeeney; a son, J.D. Thummel, and his children, Cody, Trisha, and Kayla, of Quinter; two great-grandchildren, John and Janessa; four brothers, Leon and wife Carol, of Wichita , Bernard and wife Sharon, of Hoxie, Mike and wife Marylou, of Wichita, and Jon, of Hoxie; two sisters, Jane and husband John McDougal, of Colby, and Charlotte and husband Dean Wolf, of Grinnell; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Jerry. Larry will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Rest in peace, Larry. You’ve earned it!

Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

There will be no visitation as Larry’s wishes were to be cremated.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Larry Thummel Memorial Fund. Checks made directly to the fund may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS 67752.