Rickey Gene "Redman" Kusler, a resident of Hitchita, died Junly 6, 2017 in Tulsa at the age 61. He was born Feb. 12, 1956 in Oklahoma City to Frank Kusler and Emmalee (Ferguson) Kusler. Rickey was a contractor for building and remodeling houses. He married Phyllis Griffin July 25, 1981 in Hennessy.
He is preceded in death by parents, one brother, also a grandson, Jarrod Pearce.
Rickey is survived by his wife Phyllis of the home; four children: Parthena Cook and husband Tim of Waynoka, Curtis Kusler of Boynton, Emmalee Pearce and husband Gary of Hitchita and Rickey Kusler of Hitchita; seven grandchildren, three sisters and four brothers, also by nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.
A memorial service will conducted Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Integrity Chapel with Rev. Ruby Nell Davis officiating. Services are under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.