Floyd Harold Cosens

Floyd Harold Cosens, age 91, of Pleasanton, Kan., died unexpectedly at his home Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013. He was born on March 5, 1922 in rural Prescott, Kan., the son of Fred R. and Florence Wilson Cosens. He grew up helping his father on a farm near Mantey, Kan., and attended Prescott High School where he was a very good athlete and played on the state basketball team, graduating in the Class of 1941. Floyd was drafted in 1943 and served his country during World War II where he was a sergeant in the Army Artillery 70th Division. On Dec. 29, 1943 he married Naomi Pruitt while on leave. After being discharged from the Army, he began working at the Prescott Lumber Company until 1968. At that time, he purchased Blaker Lumber Company in Pleasanton. The business became known as Cosens' Lumber and Ready Mix. He operated the business until retirement in 2004. Floyd was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, American Legion Hewitt New Post, Mound City, VFW Olson Frary Burkhart Post, Fort Scott, Kan., past president of the Prescott City Council, former member of the Prescott School Board, volunteer firefighter and fire chief, and former Rotarian. Whether it was hunting pheasants in South Dakota, fishing, quail hunting or gardening; Floyd enjoyed being in the outdoors. His sweet demeanor and honesty were two characteristics for which he was known.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Fred and Jerry Cosens, and two sisters, Dorothy Wade and Judy Cosens.

He is survived by his wife, Naomi of the home, four daughters: Janie Noel and husband Bill of Coffeyville, Kan., Laurie Moore and husband Jack of Louisburg, Kan., Connie Krull and husband L.M. of Mound City, Kan., and Julie Tholen and husband Bob of Moran, Kan., a sister Annette Hoffman of Gardner, Kan., along with 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and neighbors at Southview Addition who frequently had their lawns cut and driveways cleared by Floyd on his John Deere tractor.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Mound City. Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will follow from 6 to 8 p.m. The family suggests contributions to Sacred Heart Church or Pleasanton Community Center. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.