Larry Alvin Michael
September 18, 1943 ~ September 3, 2020
Larry Alvin Michael
76, passed away on September 3, 2020 at Wesley Hospital in Wichita, KS. He was the husband of Sharla Elaine Michael. They were married for 55 years. Larry was born September 18, 1943 in Carthage, MO, the son of Naola and Lawrence Michael. He graduated from the Missouri School of Mines - Rolla in 1966 with a degree in Chemistry. He worked at Boeing in Wichita in Materials Technology for over 30 years.
He was a long-time member of Great Plains Wood Carvers, a devotee of Wichita theater and arts, a lifelong literary learner, a member of the Wichita Glass Gazers, a collector and purveyor of antiques, and a founder of Roxy’s Downtown. He will be remembered for his quiet generosity, wit, good-natured ribbing, and artistic and practical skills.
He is survived by his wife, Sharla Michael; son, Christopher (Monica) Michael of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; sister, Debra (Henry) Novack of Springfield, MO; and granddaughter, Sofia Michael. Memorials have been established with: the American Heart Association, 1861 N. Rock Rd. #380, Wichita, KS, 67206; and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Heart of America Chapter, 2405 Grand St. #520, Kansas City, MO, 64108.
Services will be held Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 2 p.m. at the Crown Uptown Theatre, 3207 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67218. Social distancing and face masks are required. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3167297278?pwd=WWVTOG1rd0ZFdTdNclRkSnlpcXVDdz09. Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.
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Larry was an integral part of the Great Plains Woodcarvers his knowledge and smile will be missed. He was a positive influence and always willing to help. My condolences go out to Sharla and his family. R. Scott Kailer
Sharla, My deepest and heartfelt condolences to you for the passing of your Larry. I was so saddened to read this in The Record. Having read the obituary, he certainly made our world a better place with his talents, intellect, and community involvement just like at SHS. Times like this bring back lots of memories. For me, Larry was the “mature” one, and of course the “smart” one and occasionally the “goofy” one of our class. You and I had some fun/crazy times together as well. Then, when I heard the two of you were dating-that made a perfect match. Knowing each of you, it must have been the best of times. Sharla, may peace be with you…. Love, Patty