Larry Ray Conkle, 70, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022 at Pratt Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 3, 1951 in Jacksonville, Florida to Veryl and Winona (Chatelain) Conkle. Larry married Linda Gail (Herrman) Conkle on August 11, 1972 at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Dodge City. They were married for 49 years.
Larry graduated from Ensign High School in 1969. He attended Dodge City Community College and Fort Hays State University. He worked as a grain merchandiser for Kanza Coop for 27 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and was a past member of Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed coaching baseball for recreation and travel teams, playing baseball, attending his grandchildren activities, bowling, hunting, fishing and traveling.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Kristi Conkle of Wichita, Sean (Josie) Conkle of Pratt, Jason (Taryn) Conkle of Pratt and Gini Conkle of Pratt; sister, Paula (Fred) Hofmeister of Claflin; grandchildren, Bryson, Owen, Nolan, Brigham, Stetson, Adley and one more grandchild on the way.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be Monday, March 28, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 3-5 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Rd, Pratt. Vigil and Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday March 28, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pratt. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt.