BELPRE — Larry Lester Adams, 83, passed away Sept. 7. 2026 at Country Living of Larned in Larned, Kan. He was born April 15, 1943 in Great Bend, Kan. the son of Lester B. and Darlene (McComas) Adams. A resident of Belpre for most of his life, Larry earned a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Arts and Education from Fort Hays State University. He was a farmer, a devoted Pioneer Seed Dealer, Industrial Arts Teacher, and very patient driver’s education teacher. Larry built lasting relationships across the county, and his visits were as much about checking in on his neighbors as they were about seed. He was always ready with an ear to listen, a shoulder to help carry the burden, and hands to pitch in whenever needed.