Hubert Augustine Slusser

Hubert Augustine Slusser, 81, Topeka, passed away Friday, February 10, 2012, at Colmery-O’Neil V.A. Medical Center Hubert was born November 27, 1930 the son of Thomas F. and Nellie I. Slusser. He was born on the family farm at rural Auburn and was raised there until he joined the Army, and served his country stationed in Germany during the Koren War Conflict, 1955-1957. Upon his return from Germany, he returned to the Topeka area and remained there the rest of his life. He was a Union concrete finisher by trade for over 35 years, having worked for several different contractors in the Topeka area. He married Opal J. Seastom on April 19, 1958, they later divorced. To their union four children were born, Vickie, Connie, Frank, and Debbie. Hubert was an avid KU football and basketball fan. He was member of the American Legion Post #400 and the VFW in Topeka. He lived by himself in a quiet neighborhood, in Topeka and after retirement was still an early riser and would go for walks and toss the elderly neighbor folks' papers up on their doorsteps for them. In his later years he remained active along with his older brother Tom; they were affectionately called the Bobbsey Twins. As they were almost inseparable, wherever you found one, the other was not far away. They spent many hours together gardening, fishing, and the like. It was almost as if they were boys back on the farm together. He will be sadly, deeply and forever missed. He was preceded in Death by his parents, and sisters Rita K. Slusser, Mary R. Stormann, Frances L. Carlson. He is survived by his children, Vickie A. Moulden (Mark), Topeka, Connie F. Vail (Brian), Osawatomie, Frank M. Slusser (Brenda), Topeka, Debbie J. Masoner (Brian), Osawatomie; four grandchildren, Gabriel D. Moulden, Catherine D. Rucker (Patrick), all of Topeka, B. Wesley Masoner, Nickole A. Masoner, both of Osawatomie; two great-grandchildren, Landen Dolenski, Lockport NY, Tatum B. Rucker, Topeka; four brothers, Thomas F. Slusser (Janice), Topeka, Galen R. Slusser (Juanita), Wichita, Paul V. Slusser (Margaret), Bonita Springs FL, Louis C. Slusser (Donna), Baldwin KS; three sisters, Margaret I. Meyers (Don), Oxford PA, Patricia A. Woods (Jerry), Nixa MO, Carol Peters (Gary), Cedar Rapids IA and many nieces and nephews. A special thank you for the Nurses, Caregivers and Doctors at the VA Community Life Center for the never ending professional services they provided while Hubert was a resident there. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the attention, patience and services they have provided. The family would like to thank each and everyone who came to share the celebration of life of Hubert, Dad, Brother, Grandpa and Uncle. We appreciate all the kindness and deeds that all of you have expressed to our family in our loss. God Bless you all. A parish rosary will be prayed tonight at 7 at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd., Topeka KS 66614. Visitation will follow until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral service will be Monday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you make a contribution to your favorite charity in memory of Hubert sent in care of the funeral home.

Hubert Augustine Slusser

November 27, 1930 - February 10, 2012