Lawrence Arthur Sherr died September 20, 2015 at his home. He was born March 23, 1941 in Queens, New York, the son of Elliott and Evelyn Wise Sherr.
He received his AA from The College of San Mateo and his BBA, MBA and PHD from The University of Michigan.
Larry was an award winning teacher and mentor to many.
In the Lawrence community, he was active in the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation, 3 terms as president, and Theatre Lawrence, on the Board and as a Thespian.
He leaves behind his wife Suzanne, son Jeff (Kim), daughter Rebecca (Nils), grandson Noah and granddaughters Abby and Helvi, sister Nancy Edlin (Don), step-brother Al Gruber (Linda), step sister-in-law Betty Gruber and nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be 2 pm. Thursday, September 24, at B’nai Israel Cemetery, Eudora, KS. A reception will follow the service at Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation, 9th and Highland Dr., Lawrence.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation, Theatre Lawrence, or the KU School of Business in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.