Larry L. Tector

Larry Lee Tector, 84, of Galva, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024, surrounded by family at the Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was a retired welder and shop manager at Kansas Cylinder Head and sales representative for Tucker Valve Seat in Odessa, TX. 

Larry was born on April 21, 1940, in McPherson, KS, the son of Clarence Oscar and Bertha Margaret (Rariden) Tector. He graduated from Galva High School and received an associate’s degree from Pittsburg State University. Larry was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Winter on May 9, 1959, and this union was blessed with two children, Jeff and Tammy. He later married Terie Lynn Nutter on November 15, 1990, in Lindsborg, KS. They were married for 29 years prior to Terie’s passing on November 21, 2019.

He attended Galva United Methodist Church.

Survivors include: son, Jeff (Lori) Tector of Galva, KS; daughter, Tammy (Dennis) Schmidt of Galva, KS; brother, Kendall (Judy) Tector of Wichita, KS; three grandchildren, Danielle Schmidt of Galva, KS, Ryan (Kelli) Schmidt of Wichita, KS, and Kalisha Tector (Quinten Sloup) of Galva, KS; five great-grandchildren, Ryker Sloup, Kennadi Schmidt, Kaden Schmidt, Jaxxen Sloup, and Eberle Sloup; mother-in-law, Deloris Nutter of Pryor, OK; and many extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and two sisters, Shirley McKinney and Connie Decker.

A celebration of life (come & go) will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Galva Community Center. A graveside service will follow at 3:30 PM, at the Empire Cemetery, Galva.

Memorial donations can be made to the City of Galva for Park Henry Equipment in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.