Michael L. Tennyson Sr.
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A visitation for Michael L. Tennyson Sr., 73, Lawrence, KS, will be held from 5:00 ~ 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 24, 2023, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Michael passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
He was born on December 30, 1949, in Sabetha, KS, the son of George E. and Caroline (Gunn) Tennyson.
He was the owner and operator of Munchers Bakery in Lawrence for over 34 years.
He is survived by his wife, Vicki Tennyson, children, Sunday Martin, Traci (Andrew) McWaters, Keri Tennyson, Michael L. (Beth Lee) Tennyson Jr., stepsons, Adam Mitchell, Chase Ownby, William Robinson, David Robinson, sister, Lea (John) Lyons, fourteen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild and his best fishing buddy, Jeff Coffman.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, previous wife, Bonnie, daughter, Shelly Dyers, and sister, Gayle Tennyson.
The family suggests memorials in Michael’s name to Called to Greatness or Lawrence Wildlife Rescue and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Vicki . I am
so sorry for the loss of your husband . I know you both fought this battle together .Sending you many hugs .
My deepest sympathies for your loss.
Vicki, I am so sorry for your loss.
God bless you and your family.
We are so sorry for loss sending our love and thinking of you
We are Jeff Coffman’s Aunt & Uncle. Jeff’s Dad, Ronnie, is my brother. We knew of Mike through his friendship with Jeff. During Mike’s illness we were praying for Mike as Jeff kept us updated on his condition.
We want to extend our sincere sympathy to your entire family! May your wonderful memories of Mike provide comfort to you in the days ahead.
Mike, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families!
We are so sorry for your family you have suffered a great loss he was a great man friends to us for many years rest in peace Michael
My condolences. Prayers for you and your family.
Mike and Beth so sorry for the loss of your dad (dad in law). Our prayers are with you.
Vicki & family, so sorry for your loss. Rest assured Mike is now pain free. RiP Mike.
Vicki and family,our thoughts and prayers are with you all.may God wrap his loving arms around you.
Thoughts and prayers for your family and friends.
Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this very saddened time.
Our deepest condolences to our dear friends … may your sweet daddy rest in peace. Love Johnny and Tiffany Blue
My sincere condolences to each of you. My heart is with each of you, during this most difficult time. Family meant everything to Mike. His love for you showed in his eyes and actions. His heart was full of Love for each of you. Mike and I have been friends since Central Junior’ High. Our friendship continued through our years at Lawrence High school and beyond. Mike’s friendship never wavered. I helped him reconnect with his buddy, Steve Decker. I bet they are both happily fishing together in Heaven. Mike left each Family member wonderful memories to cherish forever. Each of you are his Legacy. May God’s Love bring you comfort…
RIP my friend. You were a great man and lifelong friend. We didn’t get together that often, but the times we were together I will cherish forever. You will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Till we meet again.
Vicki
My prayers are with you and the family.
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing, have known him since Junior High School, be at peace with the Lord, Mike.
Vicki I’m thinking of you and the whole family at this difficult time. With sympathy on your loss Nancy and David Roberts
Mike and were neighbors in the 80’s. I worked my first high school softball regional with him. We we to McPherson together to work a 4 state regional softball tournament. We used to talk softball and family when I stoped in Munchers. He will be missed. So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
The world is a sadder place today. Mike was a gentle and kind soul — the kind of person you feel privileged to have met. I pray for comfort for all of Mike’s family as they grieve.
Our condolences to the family. Always loved to stop for some mini cinnamon rolls and say Hi
Vicki, So sorry for yourloss mike was a good one and will be missed.
Vicki….My sincere condolences to you, and to the rest of Mike’s family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss, and pray for some comfort and peace in the upcoming days ahead.
May Mike’s family find peace in knowing that he was a loving family man, excellent business man and a great asset to our community. He will most certainly be missed by all of his LHS 1967 graduates at our monthly luncheons. RIP Mike for a job well done.
One of the nicest families I’ve ever worked for!! I am so, so sorry for your loss. RIP Senior XOXO
Michael was closer to my older brother Steve Mitchell, than me, but we all went to Centennial grade school, Central Junior High and Lawrence High back in the day. I always remember the Tennyson house at the corner of Carolina Street and Greever Terrace, where we would cut through on our way to school so we could walk on the stone wall of their property. Way later, after I had moved to California and been gone many years, I came back to visit my parents and wanted to buy some donuts from “Joes”. I was informed by my brother than “Joes” was gone now and that the best place to buy donuts was “Munchers”! He was right and the bonus was, Mike Tennyson owned the place! Condolences to the entire family.
Just found out today. Wish I stayed in touch Mike made such an impact in my life. I will forever miss the man that taught me to fish and would debate politics with me for hours without ever frowning.
He was truly an amazing man.