Larry W. Sallman, age 78, entered into rest on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Stormount-Vail Healthcare Center, Topeka, Kansas. He was born on October 5, 1942, in Minersville, Kansas, to Walter and Esther (Varnick) Sallman.
He was a graduate of Concordia High School. Larry served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1964-1966. He was honorably discharged.
On May 2, 1983, he married Wanda Kendall in Rosenberg, Texas, and they later divorced.
Larry worked alongside his brothers, Gary and Karl, in the construction business for many years until his retirement.
He was a member of the American Legion Post #27 Clifton and V.F.W. Post #7515 Clyde.
Larry enjoyed reading about politics and history and loved debating politics. Most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Larry is survived by his two daughters, Julie Sallman, Clyde, Kan., Jessica Begnoche, Clifton; five grandchildren, Hailey, Landon, Elsie, Isabelle, and Archer: four sisters, Vivian Schwab, Clay Center, Kan., Eva Schwab, Clifton, Rita Begnoche, Salina, Kan., Melisa Stolzenburg (Mike), Ames, Kan.; two brothers, Gary Sallman and Karl (Debbie) Sallman, both of Clifton, Kan.; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Esther, two sisters, Lenora Thomas, Charla Mills, a brother, Frank Sallman.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, from 1-8 p.m. at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, with the family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m.
Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 11, 2021, at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, Kansas, with Pastor Dwight Whitead officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, rural Norway, Kansas. Military honors will be conducted by the Ft. Riley Big Red One and the V.F.W. Post #7515 Clyde and American Legion Post #27 Clifton.
Memorial contributions may be given to Minneapolis Health and Rehabilitation, 815 N Rothsay Ave, Minneapolis, KS 67467 or sent to Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, PO Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901. For online condolences please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.
