Harley M. Oursler
Newton - Harley M. Oursler, 73, of
Newton, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Newton
Medical Center due to Covid, he fought hard to get back home to his
loved ones but covid won.
Harley was born June 11, 1948 at Susan
B. Allen Memorial Hospital in El Dorado, Kansas to Kermit and Edna
(Butts) Oursler. He served in the United States Army for several
years and was honorably discharged in 1985. He worked for the City of
Newton for over twenty years in the water department and had retired
February of 2021. He loved to make furniture and has made a lot of
the furniture in their home. Harley was a true Harley Davidson biker,
and loved to make wooden benches with his friend Michael Sechler of
Hillsboro each year for Toy Runs.
Harley is survived by his wife Pam of
over twenty years being together and marriage; sons Cyrus Oursler
(Antonio) of Newton, Brett Schmidt (Jennifer) of Topeka, and daughter
Anna Cook (partner Ryan Albright) of Newton; 6 grandchildren, Amber
Cotton, Leonna McKinney, Darius Cook, Max Annis, Hailee Annis and
Ozzy Hassenplug, all of Newton; 2 brothers, Frank (Sharon) Oursler of
Peabody and David (Janet) Oursler of Peabody; many nieces and
nephews. A special thank you to his nephew Rodney (Sammie Jo) Oursler
for always being there for him as he loved you both a lot.
Harley was preceded in death by his
parents and daughter Honor Cotton who passed away of cancer November
14, 2021. After Honor had passed away, Harley had requested in the
event of his death to have the same type of service she had. A
Celebration of Life will be held next summer and will be announced at
a later date.
Thank you all for your comforting
words, prayers and support at this time. A special Thank You to Baker
Funeral Home, Valley Center. We appreciate all you have done for our
family these past two months. Condolences may be left for the family
at www.bakerfhvc.com
