LYNDON, Kan. – Larry Lee Masenthin Sr., 86, passed away Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka, Kan. He was born Dec. 26, 1938, in Emporia, Kan., and was the adopted son of Albert and Carrie (Harford) Masenthin.
Larry grew up near the Vassar, Kan., community, traveled extensively with the Air Force, and then returned to the Lyndon, Kan., area in 1978.
Larry graduated from Lyndon High School in 1957, and joined the United States Air Force in 1958. He served for 20 years, working in corrections and airplane security, and retired as a technical sergeant. He had served two tours in Germany. After the Air Force, Larry worked for Diversified, was a mechanic for Ford for more than 15 years, and also worked as a Wal-Mart mechanic, all in Ottawa, Kan. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.
On June 10, 1958, Larry was married to Zelma Fields; they later divorced. He married Rita Brecheisen Aug. 20, 1978.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Carrie; son, Larry Lee Masenthin Jr., on Nov. 28, 2006; brother, John Masenthin; and sister, Delores Jane Brecheisen.
Larry is survived by his four children, Larry (Connie) Masenthin of Neosho Rapids, Kan., Donna (Mike) Keener, San Antonio, Texas, Abie Masenthin (Daniel), Lyndon, and Echo (Jeff) Bell, Quenemo, Kan.; and eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Feltner Funeral Chapel, Lyndon. Burial will be in Vassar Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday (due to basketball), at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to Prairie Paws or a local animal shelter of your choice, and sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, KS 66451. Condolences can be left at feltnerfuneralhome.com.
