Larry Edward Morgan, 80, Alexander, Kan., passed away Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at his home.
Larry was born Aug. 9, 1943, in Alexander, the son of Friend E. and Velma (Scheuerman) Morgan. He was a resident of Rush County for all but 10 years of his life. Those years were spent living in Denver, working as a carpenter. A 1961 graduate of Alexander High School, Alexander, he was a sheep shearer before his retirement.
Larry loved hunting, especially deer and coyotes, and fishing. He was an excellent marksman and could do just about anything with ease.
Survivors include: two sons, Travis Morgan, Salina, and Cory Morgan, La Crosse; 10 grandchildren, Alexis Morgan, Amanda Beard, Adria Morgan, C. J. Morgan, Danton Morgan, Clayton Morgan, Addison Morgan, Hadyn Morgan, Jeremy Morgan, and Jerrod Morgan; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lance “Bub” Morgan (Gloria), Alexander, and Layne Morgan (Kerri), McCracken; two sisters, Leanne Russell (Wade), Hudson, and Lorrie Frank (Bill), Lincoln, Neb.; and one sister in law, Therese Morgan, Hays.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Leslie Morgan, one great-grandson, Michael Morgan; one brother Lonnie Morgan; two sisters, Linda Bott, and LaRetta Fitzwater; and two brothers-in-law, Robert Bott, and John Fitzwater.
Per Larry’s wishes, the family has chosen cremation. A memorial service will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the Rush County EMTs.
Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine St., P O Box 550, La Crosse, KS 67548, 785-222-2517.