Hugo Harold Huslig

Hugo Harold Huslig, 88, loving husband, dad, grandpa, great grandpa & friend, retired IRS agent, died Thursday, January 13, 2022. Rosary will be at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, January 19, 2022, Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Thursday, January 20, 2022, both at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Hugo worked for Bethlehem Steel & Supply in Great Bend, Kansas after graduating from high school. He then served two years in the Army before moving to Medicine Lodge in 1956 were he met his lovely wife, Connie, and married in 1958. Their daughter, Teresa, was born in 1959, followed by Kevin in 1960. During this time period and with two weeks left to access his GI bill he enrolled in college at Fort Hays State University. Upon graduation, he was hired by the IRS and was assigned to work in Garden City, Kansas. In 1964 their 3rd child, Gary was born, followed by Brad in 1966. In 1969 he transferred and moved the family to Wichita, KS. He audited large cases and was sought after for his knowledge in the oil and gas field. In 1973, Darren was born. Hugo retired from the IRS in 1993 and went on to work for CCH and a private tax preparation company for the next eighteen years. He also prepared taxes for too many of us to count. During Hugo’s employment with the IRS, he received many performance awards and recognitions. Hugo enjoyed spreadsheets & highlighters, fishing, hunting, woodworking & tinkering. He was an active volunteer through many church ministries including Meals on Wheels. Hugo enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was an active member of St. Vincent DePaul Society, Knights of Columbus, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. He also donated over 20 gallons of blood through the Red Cross. Preceded in death by his parents, Leo Valentine and Mary Rose Huslig; son, Brad Huslig; brothers, Donnie Huslig, Melvin Huslig, Bernard Huslig, Elmer Huslig, Lavern Huslig; sisters, Marion Sandlin, Florene Miller. Survived by his wife, Connie Lou Huslig; daughter, Teresa (Don) Gabel; sons, Kevin Huslig, Gary Huslig, Darren (Rene) Huslig all of Wichita; grandsons, Jared (Kena) Gabel, Braeden Huslig, Brad Huslig; granddaughters, Tracy (Craig) Yager, Ashley (Logan) Runberg, Brooke Huslig, Ellie Huslig; great-grandsons, Seeley Gabel, Jorey Gabel, Isaac Yager; great-granddaughters, Isabel Yager, Hallie Runberg; numerous nieces nephews other relatives & friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with: Bishop Carroll High School or St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Downing & Lahey Mortuary - West Chapel.