Larry Ray Mumpower

Larry Ray Mumpower, age 71, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, surrounded by his family in Wamego, Kansas.

He was born on May 26, 1954, in Fort Riley, Kansas. He was the son of Donald Mumpower and Laverta Hafenstein.

Larry was previously married before his marriage to Gloria, and from that union, he had four children. Later, on May 6, 1989, Larry married Gloria Moege, with whom he shared many years of companionship and family life. Together, they had two children, Harold and Mary, whom they raised on the family farm. Throughout his life, Larry worked as a union carpenter and was a jack of all trades, spending time lending a hand to friends and family.

He enjoyed coaching and was involved in coaching his kids' sports teams, including girls' softball, boys' baseball, basketball, and soccer. He had a big heart and was known for helping children in need. Hunting, fishing, gardening, and playing cards were other pastimes he loved, and he cherished spending time with his grandchildren most of all.

Larry was known for his ornery and blunt personality. He lived life fast and to the fullest, embodying a rough and tough demeanor but a soft spot for his family. He was proud of his family farm and land. In his final days, Larry returned home after a hospitalization in Topeka. He spent the last week of his life watching the moon, watching his grandchildren play, and enjoying the farm where he raised his children and grandchildren, and his dogs that also became family. He passed peacefully with his family by his side, exactly where he wanted to be in his final days.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria Mumpower; his kids, Harold (Lola Peters) Mumpower; Mary (Joseph) Fialkowski; Kody Stevens, Kristina Stevens, and Kelsie Hudson; his grandchildren: Rayanna and Christian Fialkowski; Kenzleigh, Lilly, Twyla, and Wilbur Mumpower; brother, Randy (Jane) Mumpower, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Mumpower and Laverta Rush; his in-laws, Wibur and Mary Moege; his grandparents, Harold and Selma Hafenstein; and his sister, Donette Stevens.

A celebration of life will be held at the Wamego Family Worship Center, located at 16445 Cameron Cir, Wamego, KS 66547, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions are suggested to Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home to help cover final expenses and can be left in care of P.O. Box 48, Wamego, Kansas 66547.