Donald “Don” Mosher, age 72, of WaKeeney, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney. He was born December 17, 1944 in Concordia, Kansas to George Howard and Mary Louise (Roe) Mosher.
Don was a 1963 graduate of Clifton High School. He went on to serve our country in the U.S. Air Force for eight years. He then returned back to Kansas to help farm with his father-in-law in Trego County. On May 29, 1966, Don was united in marriage to Anita Kay Mollenkamp at the United Methodist Church in WaKeeney. To this union two children were born. They enjoyed 51 years of marriage together. Don continued farming and ranching, as well as driving the school bus for Trego United School District 208 for over 35 years, at which time he retired. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt and fish. He and Anita were known to travel around in their RV, going to events like the Kansas State Fair, which they attended annually. He also loved NASCAR, having attended races on a regular basis. A hobby Don was known for was his collection of John Deere tractors, both large and small. He loved learning about history, and was oftentimes found reading up on historical events. Don loved his family; he looked forward to anything family, whether it be a reunion or just a get together. He will be dearly missed by many.
Survivors include his wife, Anita of the family home in WaKeeney; a daughter, Michele and husband Darcy O’Toole of Ness City, Kansas; grandchildren, Emily and Patrick O’Toole of Ness City; brother, Mark Mosher and wife Glennifer of Phoenix; sister, Marilyn “Joyce” Bogart of Concordia; and his faithful dog companions, Casper and Rusty. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Michael.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at the WaKeeney United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Arnold Cemetery, Arnold, Kansas.
Visitation will be Monday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home in WaKeeney.
Memorial contributions are suggested to WaKeeney Public Library or Trego Hospital Endowment Foundation. Contributions made to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.schmittfuneral.com.