In Memory Of
Larry Gene Lousch
1940
2022
Larry Gene Lousch
September 29, 1940 — May 29, 2022
Larry Gene "Tub" Lousch 81, of Coldwater Kansas died Sunday, May 29th at Stormont Vail hospital in Topeka Kansas, of complications due to battling dementia.
Larry was born on September 29th 1940 in Coldwater Kansas to John and Geneva Lousch. He was one of eight children born to the couple. His brothers were Ronald, Richard, Roger (all older) and a younger brother Terry. His sisters were Loma, Carol and Donna. He graduated from Coldwater High School in the spring of 1958 and left for the University of Kansas on a football scholarship where he started all four years for the Jayhawks offensive line. On November 24th 1959 he married Judith Ann Lenertz and had three children, Ronald Scott, Randal Jack and Sonya Jill. Upon graduation of college with a teaching degree, he landed a job at Stafford, Kansas, where he taught history and coached football for several years. From Stafford he and his family moved to Plains, Kansas, where he taught and coached at Southwestern Heights High School and enjoyed much success including an undefeated season. From Southwestern Heights he decided to return to the family farm and work with his father John. He separated from his first wife and later married Ann Christopher of Protection, Kansas. She had two sons, Brad and Andy Christopher. They were married 38 years. He remained in farming until retiring in the 2000's. He loved coaching and continued doing so part time while farming and beyond retirement. His hobbies were hunting and fishing which he pursued passionately all his life.
Larry is survived by his brothers, Terry Lousch of Phoenix AZ and Roger Lousch of Wichita KS; sister Donna Harper of Oklahoma; Jack and Kathy Lousch of Wamego KS, Jill and Troy Carter of Forgan OK; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Geneva; brothers Ronald and Richard; sisters Loma and Carol and his son Scott Lousch.
A celebration of life will be held at the First Christian Church, 210 N. Central Avenue in Coldwater, Kansas on June 18 at 1:00 pm.
Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.
To leave a message of condolence for Larry's family, or to share a special memory of Larry, please visit the guestbook below.
Larry was born on September 29th 1940 in Coldwater Kansas to John and Geneva Lousch. He was one of eight children born to the couple. His brothers were Ronald, Richard, Roger (all older) and a younger brother Terry. His sisters were Loma, Carol and Donna. He graduated from Coldwater High School in the spring of 1958 and left for the University of Kansas on a football scholarship where he started all four years for the Jayhawks offensive line. On November 24th 1959 he married Judith Ann Lenertz and had three children, Ronald Scott, Randal Jack and Sonya Jill. Upon graduation of college with a teaching degree, he landed a job at Stafford, Kansas, where he taught history and coached football for several years. From Stafford he and his family moved to Plains, Kansas, where he taught and coached at Southwestern Heights High School and enjoyed much success including an undefeated season. From Southwestern Heights he decided to return to the family farm and work with his father John. He separated from his first wife and later married Ann Christopher of Protection, Kansas. She had two sons, Brad and Andy Christopher. They were married 38 years. He remained in farming until retiring in the 2000's. He loved coaching and continued doing so part time while farming and beyond retirement. His hobbies were hunting and fishing which he pursued passionately all his life.
Larry is survived by his brothers, Terry Lousch of Phoenix AZ and Roger Lousch of Wichita KS; sister Donna Harper of Oklahoma; Jack and Kathy Lousch of Wamego KS, Jill and Troy Carter of Forgan OK; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Geneva; brothers Ronald and Richard; sisters Loma and Carol and his son Scott Lousch.
A celebration of life will be held at the First Christian Church, 210 N. Central Avenue in Coldwater, Kansas on June 18 at 1:00 pm.
Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.
To leave a message of condolence for Larry's family, or to share a special memory of Larry, please visit the guestbook below.
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