Oscar "Gus" Shirk Gossard

Oscar Shirk “Gus” Gossard, 93, died Saturday, January 3, 2026.

Memorial Service be at 11:30 am, Friday, January 16, 2026, at St. James Episcopal Church. Reception will follow the service in the Guild Hall at St. James.

Mr. Gossard was born June 7, 1932, in Wichita. He wed Jaclyn Glasgow August 8, 1953 at St. James Episcopal Church.

Mr. Gossard was a successful businessman. He was a longtime manager of the Eaton Hotel and general manager of KFH radio station. He volunteered for local causes including Venture House and was a Shriner with the Midian Shrine Center, where he drove families to Shriners Hospitals for Children. He was also a member of the Downtown Y’s Men Club and Rotary Club. His commitment to community extended to supporting the arts including Wichita Music Theatre.

An alumnus of Kansas State University, he cheered for his Wildcats and loved all sports, especially football. He was an avid golfer and traveler, and a lifelong member of St. James Episcopal Church. He served when needed and was a member of the U.S. Army.

Gus was preceded in death by his wife, Jaclyn; son, John William Gossard; daughter, Candace Lynn Quimby; great-grandson, Alexander Matthew Opdyke.

He is survived by his daughter, Peggy Waldman; son, Jerry (Nancy) Gossard; son-in-law, Robert Quimby; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.

Memorials have been established with: Midian Plane of Mercy Fund c/o Midian Shrine Temple, 130 N. Topeka, Wichita, KS 67202; Kansas Children’s Service League, 1365 N. Custer St, Wichita, KS 67203.