Howard L. Husted, 96, of Hiawatha, KS died early Wednesday morning, May 1, 2019 at Vintage Park.

Howard was born March 12, 1923 in Horton, KS the son of William and Belva Greer Husted.  He graduated Robinson High School with the Class of 1941.  He married Arlone Parkerson December 24, 1944 at her parent’s home.  They moved to Hiawatha in November of 1985.  She preceded him in death February 15, 2012.

He served in the US Army from 1946-1947 during WWII in Germany and Austria.
While living in Robinson, KS, Howard farmed, worked for Wilde Toole Company, and drove a school bus for USD 415.  Howard absolutely loved farming and driving the bus.  

Howard is survived by four daughters; Janet (Dick) Clarke of San Antonio, TX, Karen (Roger) Hinton of Hiawatha, KS, LeaAnn (Jim) Rivers of Hitchcock ,TX, and Marta Sue (Daryl) Drimmel of Atchison, KS, 8 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlone, a daughter; Linda Bell Husted, and his 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

Funeral Services are planned for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha.  Pastor Richard Lehmkuhl will officiate.  Interment will follow at the Rose Hill Cemetery at Robinson, KS.  

Friends may call the funeral home after 10 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2019 where the family will receive friends from 6:30p.m. – 8:00 p.m. that evening.

Memorials are suggested to Freedom Hospice and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S. 7th St.  Hiawatha, KS  66434.

Online condolences may be made to www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com