Laird Noller dies at 83

Laird Noller, the namesake of auto dealerships in Topeka and Lawrence passed away Aug. 22,...
Laird Noller, the namesake of auto dealerships in Topeka and Lawrence passed away Aug. 22, 2020 at his home in California.(Penwell-Gabel)
Published: Aug. 26, 2020 at 9:10 AM CDT
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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A lifelong car dealer and the namesake behind Topeka’s Ford Dealership has passed away.

According to his obituary, Laird Noller died August 22, 2020, at his home in La Jolla, California, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Noller formed “Noller Motors” with his father in 1960 after the two purchased the Mosby-Mack Motor Company in Topeka.

Dealerships in Topeka and Lawrence still bear his name.

No public services will be held.

Memorial contributions can be made to the University of Kansas Endowment.

Noller was 83.

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