Larry Mandel, 60, Overland Park, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services were held Sunday, April 22, at The Louis Memorial Chapel, with burial in Falls Church, Va. The family suggests contributions to The American Cancer Society or The Jewish Federation of Kansas City.

Larry was born in Rockville, Md., to Nathan and Pearl Mandel. He attended Rockville schools and then received his bachelor’s degree from Miami of Ohio and his degree in podiatric medicine from the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine.

Larry moved to Kansas City in 1979 and established his private medical practice, retiring in 2011 after more than 30 years as a podiatrist. He always had an entrepreneurial spirit.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Larry is survived by his daughters, Sarah Mandel and her fiancé Ilan Goldberg, Baltimore, and Katie Mandel, Olathe.

Larry was a great father and friend to all who knew him.

Online condolences may be shared at www.louismemorialchapel.com.

Arr: The Louis Memorial Chapel, 816-361-5211.