He was born Aug. 14, 1918, in Anderson County, the son of Frank and Gertrude (Hermreck) Kueser.

Mr. Kueser served in the U.S. Army during World War II, attaining the rank of captain. He was a control operator for Co-op nitrogen plant, Lawrence, for more than 15 years, retiring in 1985.

Survivors include a daughter, Betty Ann Tyler, DeSoto; four brothers, Harold and Ralph, both of Louisburg, Alfred, Kansas City, Mo., and Francis, Williamsburg, Va.; four sisters, LaVerne Whittman and Irene Whittman, both of Garnett, Theresa Schermerhorn, Gaithersburg, Md., and Marie Robertson, Richmond; three grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, Bonner Springs, is in charge of arrangements.