Larry Redd

Larry Dean Redd, 85, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023. Larry was born May 16, 1938, in Topeka, the son of Paul and Josephine Leturgez Redd and graduated from Topeka High School in 1956. Upon his return from serving our country in the US Air Force, where he was a cryptographer on Iwo Jima, Larry followed in his Dad’s footsteps and joined the Topeka Fire Department where he was employed for 30 years. He also worked at General Printing for many years. On July 1, 1961, Larry and Nancy Lou Hockett were united in marriage at Assumption Catholic Church enjoying 62 years together. Survivors include Larry’s wife, Nancy; their children, Rynae Redd, Ryan Redd (Debra) and Blake Redd (Melinda); grandchildren, Quinton (Dani), Misty Redd, Boman Redd, Conner Plue, Colby Plue, Wolf Blaser III and Skylar Blaser; great-granddaughter, Maddyn Redd; his sister, Sandra “Dutch” Johnson; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; and his beloved puppies. His oldest child, Misty Redd, preceded him in death May 16, 1982. Also preceding him were his sister, Norine Kahler and brother, Rafael Redd. Larry was an avid KU Jayhawk basketball fan who was present in 2008 when KU won the national championship, making the cover of Sports Illustrated in the stands showing “Mario’s Miracle” shot that won the game. He owned a 1928 Ford Model A Phaeton which never failed to win first or second place in any car show he entered. He loved being with his children and grandchildren and working on projects with them. Larry had a full life, loved his family dearly and will be greatly missed. Family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, December 1, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road Topeka KS 66614. Mass of Christian Burial, followed by Fire Department honors, is 10 a.m. Saturday, December 2, at Christ the King Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Larry's funeral Mass will be livestreamed on the funeral home's Facebook page. You can follow this link, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063672125244. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka Fire Department (TFD) Local #83 Honor Guard, sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Larry Redd

May 16, 1938 - November 20, 2023