Larry M. Dester, 73, died April 19, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. He was born November 14, 1947 in Newton, KS to Milford and Marie (Stucky) Dester.
He graduated from Haven High School in 1966 and served in the US Army from 1967 thru 1970. He worked at Consolidated Mfg. before becoming disabled in 1977.
He married Diana Reed January 2, 1970 in Haven, KS. He is survived by Diana, their daughter Jennifer (Martin) Schwindt, grandsons Jacob and Daniel, father-in-law Lee Reed, all of Springfield, one brother-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Dennis and sisters Frances and Deanna.
Cremation has taken place. Burial will be at Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, KS at a later date.