Harlan Kasselman

Hal was the firstborn son of Harlan and Alice Kasselman (both deceased). Hal was born June 12, 1958 in Axtel, Kan.
He served as a mechanic in the United States Armed forces (Army) in Germany. Hal returned home early from the Army, to help care for his father who was in a serious accident. He spent over 30 years working for the Larned State Hospital, initially working as an aid where he then earned his RN degree and finished his career as a nurse.
Hal married Leona on Valentines Day in 1984, where they lived on the Kasselman homestead that Hal's grandpa built. They raised their daughter Julia there, whom he loved dearly. He also helped raise his son Brian Kingsolver. Hal loved the role of playing Santa Claus year-round. He was the best Santa ever. He enjoyed silversmithing, making jewelry, carving, needlepoint, panning for gold, riding his Harley motorcycle, reading, avid rock-hound, he loved the Kasselman homestead and his family. Hal was kind, caring and loving. He enjoyed solitude out on the farm, but loved talking to everyone he met wherever he went. Hal had an amazing joyful energy that everyone he came across could feel. He is deeply loved by all and will be forever missed, and always remembered in our hearts.
Hal is survived by his wife of 39 years, Leona Poindexter-Kasselman; daughter Julia Padilla and her husband Sean; son Brian Kingsolver and his wife Jennifer Gray; brother Brian Kasselman and his wife Karen; brother Joseph Alan Kasselman; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Graveside service will be held Saturday Aug. 19, 2023 at 11 am, at Zook Cemetery in Larned, Kan.
In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to American Heart Associationheart.org