Rickey Gene "Redman" Kusler, a resident of Hitchita passed away Thursday, July 6th, 2017 in Tulsa at the age 61. He was born February 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, Oklahoma.

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 & husband Tim of Waynoka, Oklahoma;
Curtis Kusler of Boynton;
Emmalee Pearce & husband Gary of Hitchita;
Rickey Kusler of Hitchita;
Seven Grandchildren;
Three sisters & four brothers;
Also by nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.

A memorial service will conducted for Rickey at 2:00pm on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Integrity Chapel with Rev. Ruby Nell Davis officiating. Services are under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.