Leland J. Kueser

Leland J. Kueser, age 75, of Richmond, Kansas, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017, at the Anderson County Hospital in Garnett, Kansas. Leland was born on September 2, 1941, in Garnett, Kansas. He was the second of five children born to James and Celestine (Gretencord) Kueser. Leland grew up near Richmond and was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1959. Leland was united in marriage to Alberta Wolken on March 4, 1967, at St. Therese Catholic Church in Richmond, Kansas. This marriage was blessed with four children. Following high school Leland farmed with his dad and brothers and continued to farm throughout the rest of his life. His off the farm jobs began with him working in the oil fields east of Garnett for Kewanee Oil for several years before going to work at the Richmond Co-op. Leland worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation in Garnett, Ottawa and Lawrence as an equipment operator until his retirement. He was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church, Richmond, serving on the parish council; the Garnett Council of the Knights of Columbus; the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Ottawa. Leland loved participating in all types of sports, but baseball was his favorite. His family will cherish their memories of the many trips to Royals games over the years, a tradition he was glad to be able to share with his grandchildren. As a proud grandfather, he enjoyed attending their activities and was especially happy to be able to spend time with them. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers-in-law, Alvin Rubick and Steve Beckwith. Leland is survived by his wife, Alberta Kueser, of the home; four children, Jeff Kueser of Tecumseh, Kansas, Sheri Stottlemire and husband Rod of Oskaloosa, Kansas, Craig Kueser and wife Carrie of Olpe, Kansas, Staci Gilkey of Garnett, Kansas; nine grandchildren, Shawn Stottlemire, Leland Kueser, Courtney Kueser, Brandon Kueser, Bryce Stottlemire, Austin Gilkey, Matthew Gilkey, Mallory Kueser, and Connor Kueser; one great-grandson, Owen Kueser-Othmer; two sisters, Jeanette Lutz and husband John, Connie Beckwith and friend Terry Feuerborn; two brothers, Dale Kueser and wife Sandra of Richmond, Kansas, and Gail Kueser and wife Debbie of Garnett, Kansas; stepmother, Doris Kueser of Garnett; stepsister Amy Jones of Muskogee, Oklahoma; stepbrother, Richard Sobba of Towanda, Kansas. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at St. Therese Catholic Church, Richmond, Kansas. The family will greet friends following a rosary will at 6:30 PM, Tuesday evening at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Therese Church or Michael J. Fox Foundation. Condolences may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .