Irvin Hulsing 1936-2026
Irvin John Hulsing, 89, just two months shy of his 90th birthday, Topeka, died peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Irvin was born Sept. 22, 1936, in Baileyville, one of three children born to Nicholas and Josephine Meyer Hulsing. He graduated from Wetmore High School then enlisted in the U.S. Army in June 1955. He completed Army Security Agency training and was stationed at Kagnew Station Asmare Eritrea Ethiopia, Africa, until he was honorably discharged in 1958.
On May 2, 1959, Irvin and Rita Catherine Gregory were united in marriage at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Easton, Mo., enjoying 67 years together.
Irvin was employed by Archer Daniels Midland Company and then in 1962, began a 38-year career with Farm Bureau Insurance Company. He spent 19 years working in Shawnee County as an agent, then was promoted to agency manager in Jackson County for 19 years. He was the winner of many awards and trips for sales with Farm Bureau. He retired in 2000.
He was a founding member of Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church in Topeka, where he was an active volunteer and a member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 534. Irvin loved traveling to many countries. He loved watching and attending sports, especially the Kansas State University Wildcats, where he proudly attended games up to the age of 88. Most of all, Irv enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Irvin is survived by his wife, Rita; their six children, Dan Hulsing, Arlene Maner (Rick), Anita Brown (Kevin), Dennis Hulsing (Jill), Amy Baker (Jamie) and Jeff Hulsing (Shawna); 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his sister, Vera Hackett.
Irvin was preceded in death by his father, Nicholas, who died when Irv was six years old; his mother, Josephine; his brother, Galen and wife Lois; and his brother-in-law, Charles Hackett.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 7 at Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church, where at 6:30 p.m., the rosary will be prayed. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial with military honors will be held at 1:30 p.m. in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Perry.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church Building Fund or to the Benedictine Sisters of Atchison and sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 S.W. Urish Rd., Topeka, KS 66614.
Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com
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