Larry Bliss

Larry Cyril Bliss passed away on October 26, 2023, to Heaven. He was born on October 10, 1940, to parents Cyril and Mary (Makings) Bliss, in Atwood, KS. Larry was the oldest of eight siblings. He descended from a long line of Blisses sailing from England in 1638.

Larry was united in marriage to Sheryl K. Reh on September 13, 1969, in Manhattan, KS. To this union were born three children- Brandon, Brenna & Brook. He was a dearly loved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.

Larry had a servant’s heart. He was always willing to help those in need. He would carry heavy items to a picnic. At one church he was on the concrete committee to pave the parking lot. His brother Ron Bliss did call on Larry for home repair advice.

After graduating from Atwood High School in 1958, Larry farmed for eight years. He also enlisted in the Army Reserves during that time. Larry then decided to attend college at Kansas State University for two years. He and Sheryl moved to Stillwater, OK, where Larry attended Oklahoma State University, graduating in 1973 with a degree in Mechanized Agriculture. Larry was excellent at calculus and statistics.

His main work was with cattle feed manufacturing companies. He was a feed mill supervisor for Purina cattle feed division and Land of Lakes, in Colorado.

Larry liked to travel when time allowed. He went with Sheryl, the children, and parents. He and Sheryl traveled to all 50 states in the US. They also traveled to England, Germany, France, and Brussels. Like cousin Clark Bliss, he always wondered “What is on the other side of that mountain?"

Larry also enjoyed playing and watching baseball, as did his dad. Larry always hoped the Colorado Rockies would win.

Larry also survived some sad times. He was faithful to visit friends and relatives in the hospital. Especially when his younger brother Roger passed away in Kansas.

We also remember when full term, stillborn baby Brook was born- Larry told Sheryl “I’m happy with what I’ve got”, meaning family. They were married 54 years.

God be with you till we meet again. ‘Til we meet at Jesus feet.

Thank you to everyone for all the prayers.

Visitation will be 4-7:00 p.m. Friday, November 3, 2023, at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the First Christian Church, Atwood, with burial in Fairview Cemetery, Atwood. For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com