ELLINWOOD — Arthur E. Huslig, 83, passed away in Ellinwood Aug. 26, 2019. 

Born in Great Bend, Jan. 14, 1937, he was the son of Anton F. and Louise (Maneth) Huslig. He graduated from Cunningham High School in 1953 and married Mercedes Hoffman in Great Bend April 27, 1963. Art was an Ellinwood resident since 1957, where he truly enjoyed his work as an auto mechanic. 

Memberships include St. Joseph’s Church and St. Joseph Council 1187 Knights of Columbus and former member of the Ellinwood Fire Department and ambulance crew. He donated time as a scout leader for the boy scouts.

Survivors include son, Eugene G. Huslig and wife, Chelle, Manhattan; daughter, Christina D. Befort and husband Steve, LaCrosse; brothers, Paul Huslig, Great Bend; Marcus Huslig, Mulvane; Jerome Huslig, Ellinwood; Ervin Huslig, Lawrence; and Charles Huslig, Ellsworth; sisters, Mary Ann Wondra, Great Bend; and Helen Schnitther, Kingman. Other survivors include grandchildren, Makenzie, Ezekiel, Camille, Rebecca and Heather.  

Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ellinwood with Father Klein officiating. Interment will follow at Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery in Ellinwood. Visitation will be Thursday, Aug. 29 from 1-6 p.m. at Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood with K of C Rosary/Vigil at 7 p.m. at the church. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Joseph’s School Endowment Fund or Ellinwood Fire Department, in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS, 67526.   

Funeral arrangements provided by

Minnis Chapel

PO Box 246

Ellinwood, KS, 67526

Great Bend (Kan). Tribune. Aug. 28, 2019