GREAT BEND — Larry A. Reiser, 71,  was received into the loving arms of his heavenly Father August 17, 2011 at his home in Independence, Mo.
He was born July 26, 1940 at Great Bend, the son of Louis E. and Frances M. (Krkosska) Reiser.
He married Sue A. Hamill August 26, 1967 at Great Bend. He had a 45-year career in public accounting and served on the state level of the Kansas Public Accountants Association. He ran a private bookkeeping and tax service for several years. He served as chief financial officer for Allen Drilling, Great Bend.
Mr. Reiser was a lifetime Great Bend resident. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church. He was a Third Degree member of Knights of Columbus, and Elks Lodge No. 1127, Great Bend, where he held several offices.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Reiser, of the home; a son, Mark A. Reiser, St. Charles, Mo.; a daughter, Jennifer A. Reiser, Kansas City, Mo.; a brother, Elmer Reiser and wife Laura, Great Bend; a sister, Jennie Ueckert, Great Bend; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Reiser, Great Bend; and the joy of his life, grandson, Ashton Reiser, Kansas City, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Alois Reiser, Ralph Reiser and Rudy Reiser.
A vigil service with the Knights of Columbus Rosary is scheduled at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 19 at the Bryant Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial is scheduled at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend. Interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend.
Visitation is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 19 at the Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to St. Luke’s Hospice or Holy Family School, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.
Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home *
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, KS, 67530
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 18, 2011