Allen T. Musbach went home to be with the Lord, and those who went before him on Sunday, March 6, 2016. He was born in Ness City on Feb. 1, 1920 to Harvey and Kathryn (Nonnast) Musbach.

He graduated from Ness City High School with the Class of 1938.

In his early years, Allen worked as a typesetter for the Ness County News. He served in the US Army during WW2 from 1942-1945. Allen saw combat in New Guinea, New Georgia, Russel Islands, and New Zealand where he supervised a 12 men M-1 Rifle squad. During his service in the South Pacific, Allen was injured, for which he received a purple heart. Allen also was involved with the “War Bond Drives” after he returned to the states.

He returned to Ness City after his service and had a chance meeting at a church revival with the love of his life, Mina Hartzler. They were married on Jan. 19, 1951.

In March of 1961, Allen was ordained as a minister in the Assembly of God Church. They ministered at Sterling, Greensburg, and Morland, KS, but he especially cherished his time as he pastored at the Morland church.

He and Mina had an interest in youth, and became child evangelists, which allowed them to travel all over the US for camps and services for many years. In this ministry, he was well known for his magic tricks and great storytelling abilities as Mina would draw out the Bible story they were sharing.

After retiring, they lived in Bakersfield, CA to help care for Mina’s brother, Harvey, until his death.

Upon their return to Ness City, Allen became an active member of the Frank Stull Post #152 of Ness City. He was well known for his heartfelt prayers and messages he offered as the Post Chaplain. He assisted with many military funerals.

He graciously shared his talent of offering sincere and meaningful prayers, and was known to be a ‘caregiver’ to many. He spent many hours visiting with his sisters and their families. Allen loved music and was self-taught in playing many instruments, including the piano and ‘saw’. He loved to share his keen sense of Ness City history, even up to his last days.

Preceding him in death last Christmas day was his wife of 65 years, Mina Musbach; his parents, Harvey & Kathryn Musbach; sister, Irene Stenzel and brother-in-laws Earl Burditt and Frank Miller.

He is survived by his sisters Vi Burditt and Arlene Miller; and a brother-in-law Ralph Stenzel, all of Ness City. Also surviving Allen is his nieces and nephews: Loren Stenzel, Ness City; Kent Miller, Beloit; Kirk Miller, LaCrosse; Annette Frey, Broken Arrow, OK; Jan Tittel and Shari Schwietzer of Olathe; Keith Burditt, Ness City; Kenny Burditt, Wichita; Russell Burditt, Kansas City; and Carol Straub of Oklahoma City, OK, along with their families. They felt so blessed to have Allen as their uncle, and enjoyed him entertaining them with stories, tricks, and especially his handstands.

Viewing will be at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Tuesday, March 8, 9 A.M. – 9 P.M. and Wednesday until the service.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Ness City Cemetery with military rites.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Assembly of God Church, Ness City or the Ness County Veterans Memorial in care of the funeral home.