Larry Lane Schloss

Larry Lane Schloss, age 79, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on May 25th, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.  

Larry was born in Jackson, Missouri February 3rd, 1945, to Albert and Minnie Schloss. Larry is survived by wife, Linda, sons, Tyler and Derek, daughter-in-law Michelle, Grandchildren Luca, Mila, and Nolan, a great grandchild, Penelope and siblings Kaye and Jerry with several nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Larry was raised in Jackson, Missouri before going to Southeast Missouri State University. Larry was a great runner and basketball player in his youth and was rewarded with a scholarship in track and field to SEMO, running the mile and 2-mile races. During his youth, Larry held many records in various high school sports and was elected to the Jackson High School Hall of Fame in 2022.  

Larry was drafted, served in the army and the war in Vietnam following graduation from SEMO. Just 2 weeks prior to being deployed to Vietnam, he married his long-time girlfriend, Linda on June 14^th, 1969. A year later, Larry returned, applied to graduate school at the University of Arizona, was accepted and Larry and Linda moved to Tucson, Arizona. Larry taught and coached at Catalina High School before beginning a career selling insurance. Shortly after Larry started his own insurance agency that he ran for over 40 years before turning it over to his son, Tyler. 

Larry was very active in his community and contributed countless hours to many organizations and charities like youth hockey, his church of Rincon Congregational, homeowners' associations, track and field officiating for the U of A, and interfaith community services. Larry was able to foster many meaningful relationships through his work in the community that he held dear. His generosity and desire to be a positive influence on the community was an example to all. 

Larry was an avid runner and built many long-lasting relationships over the miles at Sabino Canyon, various country clubs, or anywhere else he and his friends could get a few miles in. He was also a tremendous sports fan in general, but UofA athletics and St. Louis Cardinals baseball are his first loves. 

Larry was a very outgoing, friendly, and loyal man, and seemed to enjoy all the relationships and people he had come across over the years, regardless of how long or short those relationships lasted. Mostly, he enjoyed spending time with family, traveling, reading, his chocolate lab, Poppy, his beloved wife, Linda, and whatever time they could get with his grandchildren. 

The Memorial will be at Rincon Congregational Church, at 122 N Craycroft on July 13th, 2024, at 3:00 pm. There will be a Celebration of Life following the Memorial Service at Embassy Suites by Hilton Tucson East, 6555 E. Speedway Blvd., starting at 5:00 pm on July 13th, 2024. 

In honor of Larry, the Family would appreciate donations being made to Casa Maria Soup Kitchen, Interfaith Community Services or to a cancer research charity of your choosing.