Larry Alan Chilcoat

Larry Alan Chilcoat, 80, of Topeka, KS passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in the comfort of his own home with his wife of 60 years by his side. He was born July 25, 1941, in Marysville, KS the son of Marvin and Fern (Rucker) Chilcoat. Larry was a 1959 graduate of Seaman high School and then attend Ottawa University on a basketball scholarship where he still holds the single game rebound record of twenty-two. After college he played basketball for several years in the Missouri Valley AAU League for Stevenson Roofers. By trade he was a sheet metal worker and a proud member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #2 for over 60 years. In his spare time Larry enjoyed following the KU Jayhawks, along with hunting and fishing. He married Paula Collins on April 7, 1962. They eloped and kept their marriage a secret for three months. They recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. Survivors include his wife, Paula, of the home. A daughter, Kerri Chilcoat, and her children, Daniel (Paige) Shumate, Jessica (Stan) Banas, Rebekah (Taylor) Swears, Ariel (Braiden) Dunham, son, Dennis Chilcoat, and his son,Tyler Chilcoat, Son, Brian (Kelley) Chilcoat, and their children, Jared (Alyssa) Chilcoat, Maggie Chilcoat and Sean Chilcoat along with another daughter, Nikki (Eric) Donaldson and their children, Emily (Bret) Folks, Brooke Donaldson, and Jordan Donaldson. Seven great-grandchildren, Issac Banas, Lorelei Banas, Leah Ridgway, Chase Ridgway, Hadley Dunham, Hayden Chilcoat and Dillon Amyx also survive. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin, and Fern along with a sister, Connie Chilcoat Grubb. Cremation has taken place. A Celebratoin of Life will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2022, from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. at 4834 SE 37th Street, Tecumseh, KS.