Larry S. Pagacz, age 65, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away March 4, 2015. Larry was born July 21, 1949 to Stephen A. Pagacz and Rosemary Pagacz Vesel. He attended Bishop Ward High School, Donnelly College, and graduated from Rockhurst College in 1975. After 30 years, he retired from AT&Tmarketing in 1998, but continued in various consulting roles. He had two lifelong goals; to become an approved American Kennel Club Dog Show judge and to own a top winning American Kennel Club Champion. He proudly accomplished both. He was also a charter member of the Great Dane Club of Greater Kansas City, Inc. and the Sunflower Kennel Club. Larry will be remembered for his razor sharp wit.
Larry was preceded in death by his father, Stephen A. Pagacz and his sister Deborah Dercher. He is survived by his wife Carol Pagacz; his mother Rosemary Pagacz Vesel; sisters Vicki Graff (Dave), Seattle, WA and Lea Pagacz England (Scott), Basehor, KS. brother, Dennis M. Pagacz (Connie), Merriam, KS; three nieces and two nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the Olathe Medical Center Hospice House, 15310 South Marion Street, Olathe, KS 66061 or the Great Dane Club of Greater Kansas City, Inc. Rescue, 6800 E. Pony Creek Rd. Freeman, MO 64746.
The family will remain forever grateful to the Olathe Medical Center Hospice House Staff.
A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2015 at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66210. Arrangements by: Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS. 913-451-1860.