Lowell Alan Moser, 82, of Effingham, KS passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO. He was born April 1, 1934 in Horton, KS, the son of Ralph George and Cecil Irene (Bartley) Moser.

Lowell graduated from Powhattan High School in 1952 and Highland Junior College in 1955. He received his Bachelor’s in Agriculture Economics from Kansas State University in 1961. Lowell proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

Lowell was a Soil Conservation Planner for the USDA in Holton joining in March of 1969. He later worked as District Conservationist in Atchison County giving farmers assistance and guidance in soil conservation and pasture management. Lowell retired after 28 years. For most of his life, Lowell raised Holstein, Hereford, and Angus cattle and showed them at local, district and state fairs. He was a proud member of the American Hereford Association, American Angus Association, and Kansas Livestock Association.

Lowell enjoyed spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren succeed in their activities. After graduation from Kansas State University, he remained a fan for the rest of his life. He was a Kansas State University football season ticket holder for many years and attended several bowl games.

He was a member of Effingham Union Church and Elks Club in Hiawatha.

On June 7, 1964, Lowell married Mary Jane Warren in Hiawatha. She survives of the home. Other survivors include a son, Dan Moser (Lisa) of Westmoreland, KS; a daughter, Kristi Moser (Rob Curley) of Spokane, WA; 3 grandchildren, Justin, Ryan and Allison Moser and 2 sisters, Annette Larson (Stan) of Lawrence, KS and Jane Fox (Bill) of Overbrook, KS.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 10, 2016 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in the Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Atchison Co. 4-H or Kansas Junior Hereford Association c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.