Lawrence Sander, age 87, of Salina passed away peacefully Thursday, July 3, 2025.
He was born February 6, 1938, on the family farm in Walker, Kansas to Anton P. and Rosa (Nemecheck) Sander. Lawrence was the 10th of 11 children. He grew up enjoying the outdoors. He graduated from Victoria High School in 1957. He worked in Russell for Carter Block plant and eventually met the love of his life Barbara Brown. They had a short engagement and were married January 30, 1965.
He moved to Salina in 1966 and started working for Hawker Beechcraft where he worked for 35 years. Lawrence never knew a stranger and would strike up a conversation with anyone. You could always find Lawrence outside and enjoying the summer sun. He was passionate about keeping his lawn the envy of the neighborhood. It was always green and nicely maintained. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and later cruising the neighborhood on his tricycle. In the fall, he would focus on cheering on his favorite team, Go Chiefs!
Left to mourn are his son Kevin Sander and wife Jessica. His two sisters, Sister Helen Sander CSA, Fond du Lac WI; and Rosie Nash, Dallas TX. Plus many nieces, nephews, extended family, and the friends he made along the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Barbara of 39 years, six sisters and two brothers.
Services are held at 10:00 am Monday, July 7, 2025 at St Mary's Catholic Church (Salina, Kansas). A burial will be followed at 2:00 pm at Saint Anns Cemetery in (Walker, Kansas)
The family suggests Memorials made payable to: Saint Mary's Catholic Church.