Lawrence L. Schleuder, age 95, died, Sun., Jan. 1, 2017 at the Cloud County Health Center, Concordia. He was born on July 11, 1921 in Concordia, KS to Leslie R. & Viola M. (Cyphers) Schleuder.

He grew up in the Concordia, KS area. He married Dolores "Dee" Lanoue on May 1, 1940 in Minneapolis, KS. She preceded him on April 6, 1994. Lawrence was a milk delivery man for 68 years. He served customers from all over north central Kansas. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and Sons of the American Legion. He served as a member of the Airport Advisory Board. Lawrence was a pilot and flew for several special events; including dressing up as Santa Claus and flying for the March of Dimes; flying over Fall Fest and serving as Grand Marshall & a host of other events. You always knew Lawrence was in the air, when you saw his red plane.

He is survived by his son; Ron Schleuder, (Linda), Topeka; daughters; Linda Scott (Doyle), Miltonvale; Bev Taddiken & Pam Moon, both of Concordia; Becky Novak (Mark), Formoso; Patty Ensz (Ron), Inman; & Laura Widen (Matt), Salina; 16 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren & 1 great great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores; sons, Dennis & Les; his parents; sisters, Leora, Leona, Ruth & Donna ; brothers, Bobby & Lyle Schleuder & 3 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 am, Thurs., Jan. 5, 2017 at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, with Pastor Bob Burns officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia. Visitation will be, Wed., Jan. 4, 2017 from 9 am to 9 pm with the family greeting friends from 6-8 pm at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials to Katie O'Connor Animal Shelter or the Cloud County Health Center Foundation in care of the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.