Floyd Cosens

Floyd Harold Cosens, age 91, of Pleasanton, Kansas died unexpectedly at his home Sunday December 8, 2013. He was born on March 5, 1922 in rural Prescott, Kansas the son of Fred R. and Florence Wilson Cosens. He grew up helping his father on a farm near Mantey, Kansas 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 December 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, Ft Scott, Kansas, 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, Kansas, Laurie Moore and husband Jack of Louisburg, Kansas, Connie Krull and husband L.M. of Mound City, Kansas and Julie Tholen and husband Bob of Moran, Kansas, a sister Annette Hoffman of Gardner, Kansas along with fifteen grandchildren and eighteen 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 AM Saturday December 14, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Mound City. Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 PM Friday at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will follow from 6 to 8 PM. 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. Printable

Visitation Details

Friday, December 13th, 2013 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Schneider Funeral Home & Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel

Service Information

Saturday, December 14th, 2013 11:00am, Sacred Heart

Interment Details

Sacred Heart Cemetery, Mound City, Kansas