Eugene A. Nuss, 82, died May 10, 2011 from injuries occurring at an accident. He was born March 16, 1929 at Russell County, Kansas, the son of Edward and Amelia (Karst) Nuss. He married Velda M. Keil October 4, 1953 at Milberger, Kansas. A lifelong Russell County resident, Mr. Nuss was a farmer and a former employee of Karst Construction. He was a sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, receiving the Bronze Star for meritorious service. Mr. Nuss was a member of United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger; past commander of VFW Post #7428, Hoisington; Russell County Fair Board; 4-H Leader and church council member. Survivors include his wife, Velda M. Nuss, of the home; one son, Ronald Nuss and wife Deborah, Russell; one daughter, Brenda Rodger and husband Gary, Russell; one sister, Ruth Mai, Russell; one brother, Leland Nuss, Russell; four grandchildren: Sean Rodger and wife Andrea; Sonya Nuss; Renee Braun and husband Dan; and Tyler Nuss and wife Kayla; three great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and eleven step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Delmar Nuss and twin brother Earlin Nuss. A prayer service will be at 7:00 p.m, Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 13, 2011 at United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger. The Reverends Delvin Strecker and Amy Austin will officiate. Burial will be in Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery with military graveside rites by VFW Post 7428 and American Legion Post 286. Friends may call from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, in care of the funeral home.