Francis Edward "Ted" Wistuba

Francis Edward "Ted" Wistuba obituary, Oskaloosa, KS

Francis Edward "Ted" Wistuba

Francis Wistuba Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Barnett Family Funeral Home - Oskaloosa on Jul. 3, 2025.

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Francis Edward "Ted" Wistuba, 82, of Winchester, died Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at F.W. Huston Medical Center in Winchester. He was born August 29, 1942 in Leavenworth, the son of Theodore Francis and Kathryn Josephine Brose Wistuba. He was a 1960 graduate of Winchester High School. "Ted" worked as a shift supervisor of operations for Farmland Industries in Lawrence, retiring in 2001 after 40 years of service. He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Easton.
He married Connie Sue Heineken on October 5, 1964 in Holton, she survives at home. Survivors include one son, Steve (Lisa) Wistuba, Shawnee, KS, one daughter, Victoria Jones, Kansas City, KS, one sister, Rosemary Herring, Meriden, KS, one brother, Larry Wistuba, Winchester, KS, four grandchildren, Caleb Wistuba, Joey Landin, Colin Wistuba, Chloe Tierney, and two great-grandchildren, Declan Tierney, Harper Tierney and a great-grandchild on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Anna Kneen.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 5, 2025 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Easton. Rosary will be recited at 10:00 AM followed by Visitation, 10:30-11:00AM before Mass. A Grave Side Service will be 2:00 PM, Saturday at Valley Falls Cemetery. Memorials suggested to F.W. Huston Medical Center, 408 Delaware St. Winchester, KS, 66097. Barnett Family Funeral home, Oskaloosa is assisting the family.

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Lorraine Herring

July 5, 2025

So sorry, Connie. You and Ted were the best neighbors ever. You and all the family are in our thoughts and prayers. May our Lord wrap you in his constant comfort and care as you go through this time of sorrow.

Jerry Neis

July 4, 2025

I enjoyed working with Ted at Farmland.
My sympathy to his family.
Jerry & Kim Neis

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