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Galen Richard "Rick" Slusser Jr.
1958 - 2025
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1958
DIED
2025
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Galen Slusser Obituary
March 8, 1958 - October 2, 2025
Braman, Oklahoma - 67, died in Braman, OK on October 2, 2025. Rick was born in Topeka, KS, on March 8, 1958, to Galen and Juanita (Romine) Slusser. He graduated from Wichita High School South in 1977, before working in aircraft tooling and sheet metal. Rick enjoyed time spent with family, and spending days relaxing and exploring at Blackwell Lake, in Braman, OK. He also loved dancing, casinos, reading, playing cards, and coin collecting. Rick is survived by his parents, Galen and Juanita Slusser; brother, Randy (Linda) Slusser; sisters, Rita (Jim) Pedigo, and Renae Slusser; nephews, Jason (Jessica) Pedigo and Zach (Anne) Slusser; nieces, Jaime (Tyler) Miranda, Jacquelyn (Eric) Johnston, Amber Marshall, Stephanie (Ryan) Kinsler, Haley (Blake) Claeys, and Marin Slusser; and 16 great-nieces and great-nephews. Rick was preceded in death by niece, Melinda Slusser, and great-nephew, Theo Claeys.
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God bless your family in this time of grief. I must say I always enjoyed Rick and my conversations.
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