Kenneth J. Mosteller

Lt. Col. Kenneth J. Mosteller passed away February 7, 2022. He was born March 7, 1944 in Wichita, Kansas, the 14th and youngest son of 15 children born to Frederick Perry "Pappy" and Vivian Ivy (Mounts) Mosteller. He was preceded in death by his wife, Chong Ok "Oki;” his parents, Frederick Perry "Pappy" and Vivian Ivy (Mounts) Mosteller; brothers, Ralph, Neil, "Baby Brother," and Tom Mosteller; and sisters, Sharon "Deanie" Mosteller, Edith Teeters, Doris Bailey, and Barbera Pieratt. He is survived by two daughters, Deborah Clementi and Carolyn Mosteller; grandchildren, Joseph "JB" Clementi, Ariel Clementi, and Caden Brucato; great grandson, John "JR" Gregg, all of Wichita. He is also survived by Mosteller brothers, James I. (Joyce) of Columbia, South Carolina, Timothy K (Peggy) of Tahlequah, OK, Terry L. (Claudia) of Arlington, WA; sisters, LeMoine Ralston, and Nancy Jones; and sister-in-law, Marilyn Mosteller, all of Wichita. Also, sister, Mary Mathewson of WA. Ken retired as a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army. He entered the US Army in 1965 and later served as a Military Police Officer in Korea where he met his wife. He then worked as a Military Technician prior to going back on Active Duty in the AGR Program. He finished his last Active Duty post in Korea. He then continued to work as a civilian for the 89th ARCOM as a Budget Analyst in Wichita. Ken devoted his life to the military and continued to volunteer and help veterans after retirement. Ken was a very devoted and loving family man. He loved cooking, gardening and traveling with his wife of 51 years. He lost Oki almost 2 years ago and we know he is rejoicing in heaven since being reunited. He enjoyed providing for his children and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. His “mini-me” was Little John, his great grandson, and nothing made him happier than to get to spend time with him. His best friends were his brothers and sisters and that continued throughout his life. When describing Ken’s life, the words SERVICE and SELF-SACRIFICE always come to mind. Growing up in a large family, he learned about community, sharing and helping others and he carried that throughout his life. He followed Jesus’ footsteps in serving others faithfully and consistently. He had friends everywhere he went due to his great sense of humor, interest and caring about others and his generosity. He saw the good in people and hardly a negative word was ever spoken about others. Our father loved to bless others with food gifts. He was always buying food items and enjoyed delivering the gifts as much as getting to talk with the recipient. He always made time for others and loved conversing and sharing life with others. He was the epitome of “self sacrifice” and his qualities of giving time/gifts will be missed dearly. His void will be shared deeply by friends and family. Ken was a very practical man and the family is requesting in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the following: Amazing Grace Baptist Church, 1758 S. Webb Road, Wichita, KS 67207; or to Botanica, 701 Amidon St, Wichita, KS 67203 and specify “The Tom Mosteller Garden” (his brother and the 1st president of Botanica). Or in honor of our father - be generous to another with your time or money, serve another, take someone a meal, help a veteran, volunteer to help someone less fortunate or just give your time and ear to another… like Ken would! It would make him smile from heaven! Visitation will be from 5:30- 7:00 PM, Thursday, February 24th, 2022; Funeral Service will be at 1:00 PM, Friday, February 25th, 2022, both at Downing and Lahey East Mortuary. The funeral service will be live streamed and available to view by clicking “Watch Event” below.

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