Joseph E. Roesler, 86, passed away September 16 ^th , 2018, at Diversicare of Larned, Kansas. He was born April 28, 1932, in rural Bushton, Kansas, the son of Joseph and Pauline Schoenecke Roesler.

A longtime Larned resident, he was a farmer and a graduate of Claflin High School. He received his Bachelor's degree in Agriculture Economics from Kansas State University in 1956.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings: Marion Roesler, Virginia Roesler Casteen, Richard Roesler, Karen Roesler Rosencrans, and niece Sheryl Casteen.  Survivors include: nieces and nephews, Suzanne Roesler Holmes of Kansas, Judith Roesler and Sara Roesler both of North Carolina; William Casteen, Carole Casteen, Richard Casteen, Paula Casteen of California, and John Casteen of Kansas; Machelle Roesler Willems of Kansas; great niece, Emily Casteen of Kansas; sister-in-law, Joan Roesler of North Carolina; and Joseph Garcia, devoted friend and caregiver of Kansas.

Funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington, with Pastor Diana Webster officiating, with family greeting friends before the service, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.   Burial will be in the Claflin Cemetery following the service. Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Kansas State University or Diversicare of Larned, in care of Nicholson- Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.