Edward J. Stoss, 73, died May 29, 2014 at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas. He was born July 16, 1940 at rural Hoisington, Kansas, the son of John and Antonia (Langer) Stoss. He married Darlene Doonan August 27, 1962 at Great Bend, Kansas. A lifetime resident of rural Hoisington, Mr. Stoss was a farmer and stockman and was a former school bus driver for USD #431. Mr. Stoss was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council #1521, both of Hoisington, and a former Eureka Township Board member. Survivors include his wife, Darlene Stoss, of the home; two sons, John E. Stoss and his companion Ola Allen, Hoisington; and Jerald R. Stoss and his wife Dana, Hoisington; two daughters: Michelle Kultgen and her husband Keith, Sulphur Springs, Texas; and Melissa Cowles and her husband Patrick, Hutchinson, Kansas; three sisters: Leona Reichuber, Great Bend; Evelyn Penka, Great Bend; and Arlene Yarmer, Milberger, Kansas; eight grandchildren: John R. Stoss and his wife Becky, Shelli Schmidt and her husband Travis, Darrell "Luke" Keener, Ryan Kultgen and his wife Jessica, Chris Kultgen, Morgan Cowles, Mallory Cowles, and Caden Cowles; and two great-grandchildren: Madison Henning and McKenna Schmidt. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Melinda Stoss; and one sister, Erma Schloctermeier. Vigil service with Knights of Columbus Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 2, 2014 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, with Father Anselm Eke celebrant. Burial will at St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington. Friends may call from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Labor Day Clown Committee or St. John Church Cemetery, in care of the funeral home.