Michael L. Tennyson Sr.

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.