John Lawrence "Larry" Sernyk, 75 of Red Oak II, Missouri passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Joplin Mercy Hospital. He was born on September 9, 1950 in Manitoba, Canada to Louis and Katherine (Wladyka) Sernyk. Larry spent many years in college getting five degrees, one a PHD. He worked for many years as a lab technician for Dow Chemical Co.

Survivors  include one brother, Thomas Sernyk of Canada, and a host of friends.

There are no services planned at this time.

Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Weng Funeral Chapel. Online condolences can be made at wengfuneralchapel.com.