Lawrence (Larry) William Glaven, 65, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023.
Larry was born on November 30, 1957, in Kansas City, Kansas. After graduating from Schlagle High School Larry attended tech school and became HVAC certified. Larry loved carpentry and working with his hands. Larry had a vast and experienced work career. He ran his own HVAC business, worked for Sentinel Real Estate as an Asset Manager and was a heating and cooling technician and plumber with Dick Ray Plumbing and Heating, LBA and KB Complete companies respectfully. Larry enjoyed restoring old pop machines, cars, and motorcycles in his free time. Larry loved Christmas and was the mall Santa and rang the Salvation Army Bell at Christmas time.
Larry is survived by his wife Patricia (Patty) Michelle Zerrer, two children Kenneth Charles (KC) and Lauren Elizabeth Glaven and one stepchild Eleanor (Ellie) Zerrer, a sister Alyson Heeke and respected extended family.
Larry will be honored with a Memorial Service on Tuesday, May 30th at the Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS 66215 @11:00 am with a visitation preceding at 10am. Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Kansas Medical Center, Hospice House of Olathe and Saint Jude’s Children’s Research Center.