Gregory A. Wasinger, age 89, of Hays, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Via Christi Village in Hays. He was born on January 1, 1928 in Hays, KS to Frank and Mary (Kisner) Wasinger. Gregory graduated from St. Joseph Military Academy and received his B.A. at Fort Hays Kansas State College. He was united in marriage to Sylvia Boudreau on September 26, 1953. Together, they celebrated 61 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on December 15, 2014.
Gregory was a longtime farmer and retired from St. Anthonys Hospital, working in the maintenance department. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Gregory was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, the VFW Post #9076 and the Knight of Columbus all of Hays.
Survivors include son, Gerard Wasinger and his wife Lynette of Hays; daughter, Kathleen Horlick and her husband Royal of Leawood, KS; two grandsons, Joel Wasinger and his wife Sarah of Hays, Blake Wasinger and his wife Teresa of Garden City, KS; two great-grandchildren, Maddison and Matthew Wasinger of Garden City, KS.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Bernice Wasinger; five brothers and five sisters.
A Memorial Service will be on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at the St. Josephs Catholic Church, 201 W. 13th St., Hays, KS 67601. Inurnment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery with military honors provided by the Hays VFW Honor Guard.
A vigil service is at 7:00 P.M., followed by the Rosary on Friday, September 1, 2017 at Brocks-Keithley Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 2509 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601.
Visitation is from 6:00-8:00 P.M., Friday, at Brocks-Keithley Funeral Chapel & Crematory.
Memorial contributions are suggested to be used for Masses.
To share a memory or to leave condolences, please visit www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or via email at keithleyfuneralchapels@gmail.com.
Memorial contributions are suggested to be used for Masses.
To share a memory or to leave condolences, please visit www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or via email at keithleyfuneralchapels@gmail.com.
Service Information
Visitation Friday
September 1, 2017
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
2509 Vine Street
Hays, Kansas 67601
Combined rosary and vigil service Friday
September 1, 2017
7:00 PM
2509 Vine Street
Hays, Kansas 67601
Memorial Mass Saturday
September 2, 2017
10:00 PM
St. Joseph Catholic Church
210 W. 13th
Hays, Kansas 67601
Interment following funeral service Saturday
September 2, 2017
St. Joseph Cemetery
26th and Oak
Hays, Kansas 67601
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