He was a 22 year Air Force veteran. Following his military retirement he worked as Station Manager for World Airways on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, and as a Contract Specialist for the U.S. Army, in Frankfurt, Germany.
Larry is survived by his wife Linda, one daughter, Ronda Roberts (Philip) of Lafayette, LA, and two sons; Larry Mangel and Steven Mangel (Annette), both of Alexandria, LA, six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Abilene, KS, where he was born.
Memorial donations may be made in Larry’s honor to the American Heart Association, or the charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory.