Floyd Cosens

Floyd Harold Cosens, 91, Pleasanton, died unexpectedly at his home Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013. He was born on March 5, 1922, in rural Prescott, the son of Fred R. and Florence Wilson Cosens. He grew up helping his father on a farm near Mantey and attended Prescott High School where he was a very good athlete and played on the state basketball team, graduating in the class of 1941. Floyd was drafted in 1943 and served his country during World War II where he was a sergeant in the Army Artillery 70th Division.
On Dec. 19, 1943, he married Naomi Pruitt while on leave. After being discharged from the Army, he began working at Prescott Lumber Company until 1968. At that time, he purchased Blaker Lumber Company in Pleasanton. The business became known as Cosen’s Lumber and Ready Mix. He operated the business until retirement in 2004.
Floyd was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, American Legion Hewitt New Post, Mound City, VFW Olson Frary Burkhart Post, Fort Scott, past president of the Prescott City Council, former member of the Prescott School Board, volunteer firefighter and fire chief and former Rotarian.
Whether it was hunting pheasants in South Dakota, fishing, quail hunting or gardening, Floyd enjoyed being in the outdoors. His sweet demeanor and honesty were two characteristics for which he was known.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Fred and Jerry Cosens; and two sisters Dorothy Wade and Judy Cosens.
He is survived by his wife, Naomi; four daughters, Janie Noel and husband Bill, Coffeyville, Laurie Moore and husband Jack, Louisburg, Connie Krull and husband L.M., Mound City, and Julie Tholen and husband Bob, Moran; a sister, Annette Hoffman, Gardner; and 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and neighbors at Southview Addition who frequently had their lawns cut and driveways cleared by Floyd on his John Deere tractor.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Mound City. Burial is in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Pleasanton Chapel. Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will follow from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Church or Pleasanton Community Center. Online condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements are through Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.