Larry Wade Peppers, 80, entered into eternal peace on August 5, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, KS.
Larry was born on August 19, 1943 in Granite City, IL to parents Thomas Wade and Elta Oletta (Sykes) Peppers. Larry graduated from Granite City High School and earned an associates degree from Hutchinson Community College.
He married Judy Nelson on June 9,1963. They had 4 children together before she passed away on August 6,1993.
Larry served in the Air Force as an A1C Missile Facilities Technician in the mid -1960s.
He later began working at Sears, and stayed for 43 years as a sales associate and manager, then moved to Menards before his retirement.
Larry enjoyed coaching his sons Babe Ruth baseball teams, watching KU basketball, fishing, casinos, and loved listening to classic country music.
He married Laura Baumberger in September of 1994. Larry and Laura raised several puppies, including his beloved Mandy. They liked to play bingo and dine at local area restaurants.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife (Judy); two sisters (Linda and Mary).
Larry is survived by Wife: Laura Jane Peppers (Ewing); Children: Richard Peppers and spouse Mitzi, Rob Peppers, Barbara Schulze and spouse Randy, Lyndon Peppers and spouse Layla; Others: Vonnie Peppers (Sister), Ashley Melugin (Granddaughter) and spouse Alex, Amber Lanning (Granddaughter) and spouse Matt, Bryce Peppers (Grandson), Josh Macey (Grandson), Payton Nguyen (Granddaughter) and spouse Devin Huehl, Alli Schulze (Granddaughter), Lexy Appel (Granddaughter) and spouse Tyler, Logan Peppers (Grandson) and spouse Alex, Alyssa Peppers (Granddaughter), Rod Baumberger (Step-Son), Mike Baumberger (Step-Son), 5 Great-Grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 10:30 AM at Roselawn Memorial Heights Chapel in Salina, KS, with Pastor Doug Hamilton officiating. Inurnment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Salina, KS. Memorials may be made to Salina Animal Shelter; 329 N. 2nd Str., Salina, KS 67401 or the NE KS Parkinson's Association; P.O. Box 67342; Topeka, KS 66667-0342.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services, Online condolences can be sent to www.roselawnsalina.com.