In loving memory of

Alan Kusel
October 27, 2020 - August 5, 2007

  

Visitation

Tuesday,  August 7, 2007

After 4:00 PM

Ohde Funeral Home

 Manning, Iowa

 

Service

Wednesday, August 8, 2007
11:00 AM

Zion Lutheran Church,
Manning, Iowa

 

 

Officiating

Reverend Patrick Sparling

 

 

Music

Take My Hand, Precious Lord? 
    Elvis Presley Recording

Just As I Am?    
I Know That My Redeemer Lives?

Susan Lamb, Organist

Prelude and Postlude:
Elvis Presley Spiritual Recordings
Special to Alan

 

 

Interment

Manning Cemetery,
Manning, Iowa

 

 

Casket Bearers

Jim Soll     Ron Soll     Ted Morris

Alan Morris     Doug Bass    
Bill Croghan

 

 

Honorary Casket Bearers

Larry Long     Darrell Keast
     Marlo Feick     Ed Swain          

Paul Krumm           Sam Wiese    
Brad Benton     Brad Vitiritto

 

 

   Alan Dean, son of Melvin and Marjorie (Kuhn) Kusel, was born September 26, 1943, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He grew up in Manning where he lived with his family on a farm north of town. Alan attended Manning Schools and graduated with the Class of 1961. After high school he farmed with his father and did custom windrowing and combining; he drove truck and was a school bus driver.

   On September 10, 1967, Alan was united in marriage with Pam Kusel at the Zion Lutheran Church in Manning. Two daughters were born to this union. The family made their home in Manning where Alan started his career in law enforcement in 1972. While serving on the Manning police force, Alan attended the Iowa Police Academy and took classes in Criminal Law. He was named Chief of Police in 1988. After serving the community for 30 years, he retired in 2002. During his retirement he served on the Manning Housing Agency Board and enjoyed driving truck for Plastico, and assisting his wife with the newspaper.

   Alan was an avid fisherman. He enjoyed working with wood and gardening. Above all, Alan loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He excitedly anticipated the arrival of his third grandchild to be born soon. Alan was a life-long member of Zion Lutheran Church.

   Alan was diagnosed with cancer in September 2006. With a positive attitude, he lived each day to the fullest and appreciated all of his blessings. As his health failed he was cared for at home by his loving family and died there early Sunday, August 5, 2007, at the age of 63 years, 8 months and 10 days.

   He was preceded in death by his father Melvin Kusel and grandparents Ernest and Wilhelmina Kuhn and August and Ida Kusel.

   He is survived by his wife Pam of Manning; two daughters Amy and husband Brad Benton of Manning and Beth and husband Brad Vitiritto of Des Moines; two grandchildren Miranda Jo Benton and Jarrett James Vitiritto, mother Marge Kusel of Manning; sister Karla Richmond of Colorado; nephew Rick Kusel of Colorado; as well as aunts, uncles, other relatives and many friends.

Tributes

Gaillard E. Frank wrote on Aug 31, 2007:

"I enjoy checking into your system periodically. Thanks, Gaillard Frank"

Steve & Melinda Borkowski wrote on Aug 19, 2007:

"We were deeply saddened to hear of Alan's passing. We offer you our strength in prayer that you will succeed him in his essence and zest for life. Our Most sincere condolences, Steve & Melinda Borkowski"

Sheryl Carstens wrote on Aug 9, 2007:

"Dear Pam and family, Len and I would like to express our sympathy to you and your family. We both have many memories of Al. We grew up together going on fishing trips to Minn with his family. I remember one particular time he had to fish brother Ron out of the water after he toppled off the end of the dock. It wasn't funny at the time but we have had many chuckles about it since then. Len, ofcourse, remembers all the years they spent in school together, football and just running around. We must all remember to live life to the most as we are all well aware, it is just too short. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Lenny and Sheryl Carstens"

Jeff & Sharon Irlmeier wrote on Aug 8, 2007:

"We were saddened to hear of Alan's passing. Pam, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Jeff & Sharon Irlmeier Alyssa, Bethany, Becca & Natalie"

Suzanne Bandow McClelland wrote on Aug 6, 2007:

"I just logged onto Dave Kusel's website and saw the memorial to Alan. I just want to express my sincere sympathy and prayers for your family. I remember Al very well from the days that I worked for the City. He will be deeply missed. Our love and prayers go out to you and your family... God Bless Mike, Suzanne (Bandow, '83) & Michael McClelland, Page, Az."

Ken Borkowski wrote on Aug 6, 2007:

"My deepest sympathy to the Kusel family. I and the rest of my family were deeply saddened to hear of Als passing. I hope that knowing you are in our prayers helps to bring you strength during this most difficult time. Ken Borkowski & Family"

Pam and MIke Miller wrote on Aug 6, 2007:

"Just received word from Connie and am so very sorry to hear that Alan has passed away. Know that his fight was long and that he gave it his all for the family he so dearly loves. The Kusels are like my second family and I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all!!"

Darla Neumann wrote on Aug 6, 2007:

"I was very sad to here about the loss of Al. He was a very pleasant and enjoyable person to talk with. He will be missed by our community and everyone who knew him. My synpathy is with you and your family."