It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lawrence “Larry” William Schwed Jr. Larry was 71 years old and has resided in Overland Park, KS for 48 years. Larry passed away unexpectedly in the hospital after battling a lung infection, September 10, 2021. Larry was born in Parsons, KS in 1950 to Lawrence William Sr. and Johanna Schwed.
He worked a long career in carpentry as a rough-in carpenter in the housing industry. He married Susie in 1973 who survives him today. Larry is also survived by daughter, Holly and husband, John Urban; daughter, Betty and husband Alan Long; daughter, Mera and husband Ben Gwinner, and daughter, Roni and husband Ben Carter, and Larry’s (Papa’s) favorite people, his 12 grandchildren. He is also survived by his two brothers, Steve and Mike. He will be going home to be with his dad, Lawrence Sr.; mom, Johanna; brother, Tom; brother, Tim, and sister, Jo. Larry loved his family, his dogs and his woodwork. He was a talented craftsman and fixer of all things. He will be forever missed.
A visitation for Larry will begin at 10:00 AM, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 17, 2021 at McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, Kansas. His committal service will occur at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 17, 2021 in Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas.
Memorial contributions may be given in his memory to KC Pet Project, 7077 Elmwood Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64132.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcgilleyhoge.com for the Schwed family.
