Howard Hassman
On Wednesday, September 4, 2024 Howard Hassman went to be with his Lord and Savior. Howard was born on November 10, 1931 to Henry and Mabel Hassman in McPherson County, KS. He lived a long and full life on this earth but there is a time when the Lord calls us home and with Howard’s faith, he was ready.
Howard was raised on his family farm and developed a love of the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and took many trips to southern Texas and New Mexico to hunt bobcats. In Kansas, he enjoyed fishing and hunting coyotes. He taught his sons to hunt and fish and passed along his appreciation for the beautiful nature that God created.
In 1951 he joined the United States Marine Corps and honorably served his country in the Korean War. During his time in the military he earned multiple medals, including the United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Medal, and the Korean Service Medal.
He spent the majority of his life as the owner of Hassman Termite and Pest Control, a company he built with his wife and best friend Marlene. Through hard work they established and grew a business which has seen over 60 years of success, eventually including their sons and grandchildren. Howard was President of the Kansas Pest Control Association and in 2010 was elected to the Kansas Pest Control Association’s Hall of Fame.
He was preceded in death by his wife Marlene, his parents, four sisters (Vonda, Ilo, Glenda, and Leah Joanne), and two brothers (Willis and Richard). Survivors include his son Mark (Mary) Hassman and Mike (Angela) Hassman and three grandchildren, Amanda Hassman, Ashley Hassman, and Andrew Hassman. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews and longtime friend Phyllis Beisel.
The viewing will take place at Ryan Mortuary in Salina on Monday, September 9 from 5-9 pm with family receiving friends from 6-8 pm. A service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church on September 10 at 10 am, with burial immediately following at Roselawn Cemetery. There will be a lunch served at Trinity Lutheran Church after the committal.
Memorials may be made to VFW Post #1432 or Trinity Lutheran Church, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.
David Chard
David Chard, 76, of Salina, KS, passed away September 5, 2024, at Pinnacle Park Nursing and Rehab Center, after a short illness. David was born August 23, 1948, to Howard Chard and Dixie (Crooks) Chard Zachgo who both preceded him in death. David married Henrietta Weber on April 14, 1973.
Preceding him in death were his parents; step-father, Wilbert Zachgo; brother, Michael Squires of Lincoln KS; and sister, Susan Mattingly of Wichita, KS.
He is survived by his wife, Henrietta, of 51 years; his children, Becki Travis (Greg) of Minneapolis, KS, and Todd Chard of Salina; and his 4 grandsons, Zach Travis, Mathew Chard, Dominic Chard and Ryder Chard.
Other survivors include step-mother, Yvonne Chard of Salina; brothers, Linn of Salina, Tim (Donna) of Talmage, Nebraska, Richard of Wichita, and Patrick Squires (Dee Dee) of St Joseph, Missouri; and sisters, Karin Savage (Walter) of Ellsworth, KS, Karli Schultz (Arlen) of Bushton, KS, and Jo Henry (Jim) of Salina.
Daves motto was "Once a Marine, Always a Marine". He was very proud to serve as a lineman in the USMC in the Vietnam conflict. In 2022 Dave was able to fulfill his dream of going on the National Honor Flight to Washington DC.
His hobbies included fishing, hunting, playing softball, riding his motorcycle, (known to his friends as Snake), and he was a wiz at word puzzles.
David was a member of the Legion Riders, of the Salina American Legion, a life member of the Lincoln KS VFW, and Saint Mary's Catholic Church.
A memorial funeral mass will be held at St Mary's Queen of the Universe Catholic Church located at 230 E Cloud, Salina KS. Service will begin at 10:30 AM on Thursday, September 12. Military services will be conducted after the mass at the church. Lunch will follow at the parish hall.
Interment at Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley, KS, will take place at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the VFW/Legion Riders or Saint Mary's Queen of the Universe Catholic Church in care of Ryan Mortuary.
