QUENEMO, Kan. – Larry Blaine Harty, 73, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born April 19, 1952, in Emporia, Kan., the son of Walter “Bud” and Glena (Renfro) Harty.
Larry had lived most of his life in Osage County, Kan., or near the Lyndon community.
Larry worked for the railroad in Oklahoma, and for Hallmark Cards, and was shop foreman for Ned Hiatts Camper Sales. He worked at the maintenance department for the city of Lyndon, and then worked as an officer for the Lyndon Police Department. He worked for Jim’s Trailer Sales, Topeka, Kan., and for Pomona State Park.
Larry had a remarkable gift for fixing and building just about anything, and he was always willing to lend a helping hand to family, friends and neighbors.
On July 30, 1994, Larry was united in marriage to Diana Tucker.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Glena; paternal grandparents, Walter “DB” and Mabel Harty; and maternal grandparents, Truman and Frieda Renfro.
Larry is survived by his wife of 31 years, Diana; his two sons, Daniel (Ann) Harty, Wichita, Kan., and Douglas (Courtney) Harty, Quenemo, Kan.; daughter, Darci Harty (Casey Crane), Ottawa, Kan.; two sisters, Ginger (Ed) Warner, Lyndon, and Peggy (Jim) Helms, Vassar, Kan.; nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; and other relatives and friends.
The family will gather with friends for a visitation 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at Feltner Funeral Chapel, Lyndon.
Memorial contributions can be made to Help House, sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, KS 66451. Condolences can be left at feltnerfuneralhome.com.
