SCHUESSLER, Phil Eugene - b. October 25, 1956 - d. May 24, 2010

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Phil Eugene Schuessler, age 53, a resident of Howard, Kansas, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010 at the Howard Twilight Manor. He was born on October 25, 1956 in Hannibal, Missouri to Kenneth and Peggy (Nett) Schuessler.

His family moved to Wichita, Kansas where he attended West High School . While working at Coca-Cola Bottling Company, he met Kathy Mitchell. They were married on September 24, 1977 and were later divorced. To this union two children were born, Phillip Eugene and Jessica Marie.

Phil worked for many years for F.E. Bliss in Eureka, Kansas before becoming employed for the Elk County Road Department.  He then was employed by the City of Howard for 10 years. He was a member of the Lions Club in Howard. Phil enjoyed fishing, woodworking projects, and spending time with his grandchildren. He also had a great love for his dogs.

He is survived by his father, Kenneth Schuessler of Wichita, Kansas; his mother Peggy Strecker and stepfather, Floyd Strecker of Wichita, Kansas; one son, Phillip Schuessler of Winfield, Kansas; one daughter, Jessica Schuessler of Coffeyville, Kansas; one sister, Beckey Morse of Wichita, Kansas; two step-brothers, Ron Bradley of Howard, Kansas and Mike Bradley of San Antonio, Texas; and two grandchildren, Jamaine and Kingston of Coffeyville, Kansas.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, May 28, 2010 at Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas with Pastor Darrell Spicer officiating.  Family suggests memorial contributions to the Howard City Dog Pound that may be left with the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com. Also the family will allow a memory time during the memorial service for those who would like to share their memories of Phil.  Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)