Larry Lloyd Zurfluh

Larry “Z” Lloyd Zurfluh, 79, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, July 15th, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas. Z was born in Agenda, Kansas on January 11, 1942, a son of the late Lena (Ryser) and Adolph Zurfluh. Z became a biology teacher and high school athletics coach in Chapman, Kansas after earning his bachelor’s degree from Emporia State Teachers College. This was prior to his relocating to Salina, Kansas. He was an avid bowler, the manager of the New Holiday Bowl, as well as a member of the Senior Bowling League at The Alley, Salina, Kansas. He is also, a member of the Salina Bowling Associations Hall of Fame. Z is survived by two daughters, Robyn Zurfluh, of Atlanta, Georgia Cynda Zurfluh (Keven Golla), of Washington DC Metro Area; a son, Lance Zurfluh (Angel), of Gypsum, Kansas; Grandchildren Haley Landis, Grey Golla, Avery Golla, Brynn Golla, Emma Zurfluh and Karlee Zurfluh, and a brother, Walter Zurfluh of Pasadena, California. Proceeding him in death are three sisters; Marie Else, Florence Smith, and Viola Stutesman. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 4th at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas. Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., Saturday, October 02 at The Alley of Salina, 115 E. Ash St., Salina, Kansas. In remembrance of Z and his dedication to the Salina bowling community, we are launching “Z’s Scholarship Fund” at The Alley in Salina, Kansas. This scholarship is intended to support bowlers at The Alley who are unable to pay for league fees, tournament entries/travel or other opportunities. In lieu of any flowers, his family would like donations to be made in his honor to this scholarship via his GoFundMe page (https://bit.ly/ZScholarship) or to C. Zurfluh in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.