Larry Russell Chestnut was born on May 2, 1947, in Phillipsburg, KS to Roy Chestnut & Norma (Hoover) Chestnut, the second of seven children. He passed away August 24, 2023, at his home in Glade, KS at the age of 76.

Larry grew up on a farm outside of Glade, KS and attended school in Glade and Kirwin KS. Larry loved farming and it would always be a part of his life, whether doing his own or helping others be they family or friends.

On May 27, 1972, he was united in marriage to Shirley Lans in Stamford, NE. They were blessed with four children: Brad, Julie, Ty, and Matthew. They made their home on a farm outside of Glade and raised their family.

Larry wore several working hats in his lifetime: that of a mechanic at Ulrich's Chevrolet and Tamko in Phillipsburg; a grader operator for Phillips County; a farmer at his farm outside of Glade; a bartender at the Branding Iron in Speed; and a business owner of the Triple C Café in Glade.

He was a lover of country music who not only enjoyed listening to it, but also loved playing it on his guitars and fiddle, especially with his Grandpa Tommy. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, first with his kids and then with his grandkids. He loved his family and spent his time recounting stories or just talking about what was going on with the kids or grandkids at that moment.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Norma Chestnut, brother, Alan Chestnut, and sister, Connie Reese.

He is survived by his wife of over 51 years, Shirley, of the home in Glade; their children, Brad Chestnut and wife Diana of Glade, KS; Julie Hodnett and husband Jim of Elk City, OK; Ty Chestnut and Julia Ghiardi of Glade, KS; Matthew Chestnut and wife Jennifer of Glade, KS; nine grandchildren, Lane, Shelby, Jake, J'Lynn, Lucas, Lexi, Laramee, Claire, and Clayton; brother, Dennis Chestnut; sisters, Joyce Campbell, Joan Russo, and Terri Greer, all of Speed, KS.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Marvin Cemetery, Glade, with Pastor Jay Brandon officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Larry Chestnut Memorial Fund.