Arthur Lee Jaske, 80, passed away Dec. 13, 2021, at Diversicare of Larned. He was born on Sept. 24, 1941, at Concordia, Kan., the son of Owen and Louise (Doxon) Jaske. He married Patricia Weston on Aug. 2, 1974, at Great Bend. She died on Sept. 13, 1983. He then married Sue Lang on May 25, 1996, at Great Bend. She survives.
A longtime resident of Great Bend, he was an engineer for the Kansas Highway Department, an insurance agent and worked in Human Resources for the Larned State Hospital. Most recently he served faithfully for the Kansas Guardianship Program. He graduated in 1959 from Holyrood High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. He attended Fort Hays State University and was a member of the Formoso Methodist Church in Jewell County.
Survivors include: his wife Sue Jaske of the home; five sons, Kevin Jaske and wife Devonna of Lyons, Mark Jaske of Lyons, Brad Ballard of Poulsbo, Wash., Chris Seyfert and wife Chelsea of Weeping Water, Neb., and Doug Clark of Great Bend; two daughters, Brenda Clark and Jamie Miller and husband Kevin, all of Great Bend; a brother, Jim Jaske of Wichita; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Debbie Ballard.
There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Jason Parr presiding. Inurnment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery Mausoleum, Military Rites conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. Memorials have been designated to Sunflower Diversified Services, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.
Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, KS 67530