Larry D. Baxter, 79, of Holton, KS, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, with family by his side. He was born May 5, 1946 in Plainville, KS the son of Jack Duane and Ileta Faye (McCune) Baxter.

Larry attended Stockton High School. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1965 – 1974; serving 3 tours in Vietnam and earning rank of Staff Seargent.

He worked for B&B in Holton, Pottawatomie County Road and Bridge and Raney Exterminator in Marysville. Larry along side his friend, Lyle Gibson, owned and operated L & L Exterminators out of Onaga for many years.

He was a member of Circleville Christian Church, Holton V.F.W. Post 1367, Onaga V.F.W., and Topeka Shriners. He was honored to attend 2 Jackson County Honor Flights.

Larry married Norma Lee Steele on December 21, 1968 in Corning, KS; they celebrated over 56 years together.

Survivors include his wife, Norma of the home; 2 daughters, Sheila Voorhees (Archie) of Luverne, MN and Audrey Baxter of Holton, KS; sister, Karol Rice (Dan) of Topeka, KS; brother, Garry Baxter (Lorrie) of Beloit, KS; sister-in-law, Janeil Baxter of Andover, KS; 7 grandchildren, Justin, Alex, Kaylee, Jack, Josie, Creighton and Cooper and 5 great-grandchildren with one on the way, a great-grandson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Ileta Baxter and a brother, Barry Baxter.

Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 3, 2025 at the Circleville Christian Church. Burial with Military Honors will follow at the Corning Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 2, 2025 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Memorials may be given to the Special Olympics or VFW Post 1367 c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.