Louis "Gene" Mosiman

Louis Eugene “Gene” Mosiman was born in Falls City, Nebraska on June 26, 1937. He left this world on January 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Eva, of 63 years. He is survived by his two children Brett (Brianna) and Jody Mitts (Mark) and nine grandchildren, Kiely, Jake, Cameron, Alexander, Mason, Riley, Pierce, Cohen, and Brenner. He is also survived by his two sisters, Marcia (Jim) O’Connor of Topeka, and Barbara (Don) Helmick of Sabetha and many nieces and nephews. Like many of his generation “The Greatest Generation”, Gene was a stoic, quiet and humble individual. He was a fiercely independent person. He was gifted with “old school” character and integrity. Gene was a remarkably responsible and accountable individual and he instilled these traits in his children. He never procrastinated and was NEVER late. Gene lived a good life and was always a pillar of integrity and simple wisdom. Gene loved golf, fishing, hunting, poker, boating, family gatherings, WW II books, movies, and pampering his pets. He and Eva also loved touring the country in their RV with their pets. Gene grew up in Sabetha, Kansas. Right after graduating from Sabetha High School, he joined the US Marine Corps and served his country all over the world mostly from the Aircraft carrier WASP. He married Eva May Lamparter, in 1957. After his service, he attended and graduated from Washburn University in three and a half years. Gene was called to the University Treasurer’s office. He thought “I always paid my bills, what on earth does the chief fiscal officer want to see me for?” It turned out to be a job interview. The University was taking over running its bookstore and needed a Bookstore Manager, that was in 1961. Two years later, he was promoted to Assistant Treasurer, then Business Manager, next Business Manager and Treasurer, then Vice President for Financial Affairs and Treasure, and finally Vice President for Administration and Treasurer which he held for 17 years, retiring in 1998. Gene served with seven Washburn Presidents and was Business Manager in 1966 when the tornado hit the Washburn campus. He was instrumental in forming the Washburn Law Foundation and served on its Board of Directors. He also served on the Boards of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kansas and the Menninger Lecture Series. The Washburn Board of Regents bestowed upon him the title Vice President Emeritus and Washburn Law School made him an Honorary Life Member. The Topeka Breakfast Optimist Club awarded him with Life Membership and Distinguished President honors. Gene was an “ordinary” man yet extraordinary in his character, integrity, dependability and love of God, family, and country! His family and friends will miss him. Visitation will be 1 to 3 p.m. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Burial will be in Mission Center Cemetery. In honor of Gene, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, you make a donation to Washburn University (or your favorite charity in his name), and sent in care of the funeral home.

Louis "Gene" Mosiman

June 26, 1937 - January 11, 2022