L.D. Larry Biehler

Biehler, Lawrence Dale “Larry”, 83, retired owner of Jayhawk Brokerage Company, died Friday, June 29, 2007. He was born on his mothers birthday at the family farm home near Herington, Kansas on November 10, 1923, the second youngest of 11. He married Mary Frances Diebolt from Olpe, Kansas on September 13, 1945 in Topeka. He began his sales career in the meat packing business with John Morrell Co. in Topeka and later in Kansas City before moving to Wichita. Many knew him as “Wheeler Biehler, the meat dealer”. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Serra Club of Wichita and a parishioner of the Church of the Magdalen for 50 years. After his retirement Larry was an active volunteer and supporter of many local charities. Preceded in death by his wife Mary, five infant angel sons and daughters and nine brothers and sisters. He is survived by Ella Hensel of Wichita, his companion for over a decade; sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Lucia Biehler of Wichita, and Dan and Jeri Biehler of Augusta; grandchildren, John Biehler of Wichita, Lisa Murphy and husband Brian of Denver, Jennifer Lopez and husband Matt of Chicago, and J.D. Biehler of Augusta; great-grandchildren, John Jr. and Jake Biehler, Olivia and Maggie Lopez; brother, Ed Biehler of Hillsboro, Oregon; numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary, 7:00 P.M. Monday, Funeral Mass, 10:00 A. M. Tuesday, both at Church of the Magdalen. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with, Guadalupe Clinic 940 S. St. Francis, Wichita, KS 67211, and The Lords Diner, 520 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67214. Rosary 7:00 P.M. Monday, Church of the Magdalen.