Larry Nisly, 78, of Hutchinson, died August 18, 2021, at his home. He was born September 27, 1942, in Hutchinson, to Edward D. and Elizabeth (Yoder) Nisly.
Larry was the owner and operator of Midwest Farm and Dairy Supply for 46 years. He was a member of Cedar Crest Amish Mennonite Church, where he served with steady faithfulness on various committees. Larry valued education; he served as board member of Pilgrim Christian School for twenty-five years, and as high school administrator for much of that time. He also served eight years on the board of Prairie View Mental Health in Newton. Larry enjoyed singing and gardening. He valued relationships, and treasured times with his grandchildren. Larry sought ways to serve others, and was particularly known by customers and community members for his listening ear.
On June 4, 1967, Larry married Barbara Miller, in Hutchinson. She survives.
Also surviving are: children, Stan Nisly (Carol) of Altamont, Rod Nisly (Sylvia) of Nickerson, Jeanene Nisly (Wendell) of Harrisonburg, VA, Angela Schmucker (Abner) of Hutchinson, Andrea Troyer (Leon) of Bourbon, IN, Brad Nisly (Rosa) of Hutchinson; 29 grandchildren; brother, John F. Nisly (Sara Mae) of Hutchinson; sister, Barbara Ellen Miller (David E.) of Hutchinson; sisters-in-law, Edna Nisly of Abbeville, SC, Iva Nisly and Cora Nisly of Hutchinson; brother-in-law, Paul Nisly (Nancy) of Grantham, PA; and numerous extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Vera, William, Harley, Laura, Lester, Daniel, and Elmer.
Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Cedar Crest Amish Mennonite Church, 7213 W. Mills Ave., Hutchinson. Burial will follow in West Center Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4pm and 6-8pm Friday at the church.
Memorial donations are suggested to Pilgrim Christian School, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.