Lawrence V. Michel Obituary
The memory of Lawrence V. Michel of Downs, Kansas, who passed away on June 20, 2025 at the age of 88, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Michel and Hilda Michel (Rein); his siblings, Jane Monk and Robert "Bob" Michel; and his son-in-law Daniel "Dan" Worley.
He is survived by: his wife Judy; his children, Larry Michel (Jennifer) of Salina, KS, Lynette Engelken (Bradley) of Overland Park, KS and Lisette Worley of Osborne, KS; his grandchildren, Kelsey Clark (Andrew), Raegan Shamburg (Phillip), Madison Bliss (Bobby), Laurel Driskell (Alex), Jeffrey Michel (Allie), James Michel (Ashley), Kyle Engelken (Tiffany), Mason Engelken and Samuel Engelken; his siblings, Jerry, Betty and Sarah; and his great grandchildren, Reid, Noah, Maci, Harlyne, Olson, Asher, Mia, Hudson and Daphne. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 14th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Downs United Methodist Church (1000 Morgan Ave, Downs, KS 67437). The inurnment will be held on Monday, July 14th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Downs Cemetery (345 W 40th Dr, Downs, KS 67437).
Memorials may be made to Downs United Methodist Church in care of Schoen Funeral Home, 1001 Morgan Ave. Downs, KS 67437.