Birth date: Jan 7, 1939 Death date: May 1, 2017
How does someone put 78 years of life and 56 years of marriage onto a piece of paper? Lawrence DeWayne Jontra age 78 of Rural Howard, died Monday, May 1, 2017 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Lawrence was born on January 7, 19 Read Obituary
Vera, while I was not acquainted with your husband, I enjoyed the years we were able to work together on elections. I consider you my friend and I send you sympathy, prayers and words of healing from our Father in heaven that He will be with you and help you face your difficult days of healing. God Bless You, Flo Smith
Mr Jontra was a great teacher while I attended Fredonia Jr and High school. He was one you would never forget!
Lawrence Jontra - I have know Lawrence for several years, and never forget the first time I met him. He wanted to know all about me and my family and very proudly told me about himself and his family and how proud he was of them and of the community in which he lived. It was though we were long time friends that hadn't seen each other for awhile. He saw the good in everything and made you feel good as well. We exchanged phone numbers; he told me where he lived and said to give him a call if he could ever be of help. From that day forward, whenever I was around Longton, I always hoped I would see Lawrence so we could visit. I was privlideged numerous times to catch him in the pastures and fields of Elk county or in the café in Longton. While I was in the Longton area deer hunting this past year, there were several days we either had a cup of coffee or breakfast at the Longton café or visited along the roadside where we talked at length. What a man! I know his family, the folks of Longton, and the entire Elk county community, including the Southeast corner of Kansas, and myself are truly going to miss Lawrence's friendship and community involvement. He was a true leader and a friend to all.
With deepest sympathy,
Steve and Barbara Finley
I was saddened to hear of Lawrence's passing. I have known him for nearly four years through the SCKAAA. As a county director I had th privilege of attending meetings under his term as the Ten County Chairperson. He was very intuitive and open to everyone's views. Reading these responses, I see that Lawrence was loved and respected by many people. Please know many share yourvgrief and are praying for Lawrence's entire family.
Vera, I am so sorry to hear about Lawrence. I will miss his smile and warm greeting whenever I come back to Longton. Was it a turnip that he would give me at Halloween? Lol...oh he was a hoot! I'm so sorry that I can't make it back for the funeral but know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you! Be strong and lean on the Lord! Kendra Murphy
Vera and family, we are so sorry to hear about Lawrence. Even though we haven't seen you all in a while, we always kept in touch at Christmas and I felt like we knew what was going on in each other's life. Lawrence was a special friend, doting grandfather and loving husband! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and just wish we were able to be there with you. All our love, Ben and Sue Loganbill
Dear Mrs. Jontra and Family,
We are very saddened to hear about your loss. Lawrence always inspired us with his commitment and solidness to others and everything that he did, community giving, hard work, and love for ranching and farming. We will miss his presence and his work on our land. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Melinda and Steven Werder
