OBITUARY
Donald Hubert Kousman
September 3, 1930 – June 15, 2016
Donald H. (Don) Kousman Services for Retired SFC Donald H. Kousman, of Harker Heights will be 11:00am Wednesday June 22, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Harker Heights with Father Richard O’Rourke officiating. Burial will follow at Killeen Memorial Park. Mr. Kousman was born September 3, 1930 in Mitchell, South Dakota and passed away June 15, 2016 in Austin. He served 26 years in the Army, retiring in 1974. Duty assignments included stated side duty at Fort Benning, GA; Fort Riley; Schilling Manor and Salina, Kansas; and Fort Hood, Texas. He also served three tours in Korea and one in Japan, Vietnam and Germany. He received the following Military Awards; Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star Medal, National Defense Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, United Nations Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal with 4 Bronze Stars, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Unit Citation and Korean Unit Citation. Don was a member of the American Legion Post 223 in Killeen, VFW Post 3892, DAV 29 of Harker Heights, 40 & 8 V-1031, Killeen, the Chosen Few, and a member of St Pauls Catholic Church in Harker Heights. He was preceded in death by wife Vera Stransky Kousman, his parents, sisters, Eva Lou Royalty and Doloris Abeln, brother, John Kousman, son Duane Kousman, and great great- granddaughter Aubreyanna Lauren Veillegas. Survivors include 6 children, Sandra Kousman of Harker Heights, TX, Donna Kemp of Pflugerville, TX, Joe Kousman of Nolanville, TX, Lois Pratt of Las Vegas, Nevada, Phyllis Washburn of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Charlene Robinson of Terrell, TX, 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 5 great great-grandchildren. The family will receive visitors for 6-8pm Tuesday June 22, 2016 at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen with a Rosary at 7pm.
Services
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Visitation
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
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Rosary
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
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Funeral Service
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Memories
Donald Hubert Kousman
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ADD A MEMORYTheresa Sapp
June 30, 2016
My condolences to you Sandy and your family. I am thinking of you and how hard it is to lose a father. May you find peace as you think about the full life he led and the good works he did for his family and county men. May you cherish the gift of love and care he bestowed upon you and know that he rests in peace always loved and remembered.
James Carter-Haith
June 21, 2016
Sandy & Family,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your lossmy thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Peace, Prayers and Blessings.....
Pazz Pazzaglia
June 21, 2016
I'm sorry for the loss you and your family are experiencing from your father's death. There are no words that can comfort you and your sense of loss. However, when you feel the greatest sadness just remember you have had the joy of having had him in your life.
James Hall
June 21, 2016
My condolences to you and your families Sandy. God Bless you and keep you!
Nancy Perachio
June 21, 2016
Sandy and family, so sorry to hear of Mr. Kousman's passing. Sending good thoughts your way as you comfort one another and celebrate his life and legacy.
Debra Baird
June 21, 2016
Sandy, I know of your love for your dad. I am praying for you and your family as you celebrate your father's life together.
Mike & Mindy Hokey
June 19, 2016
We are so saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. Donna, I know your Dad is with your family in Paradise. We are thinking of you, your family and praying for all of you. I am here for you always. Sending big hugs and positive vibes your way. I know he was a Great man. We love you.
Rob & Ellen Murphy
June 17, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.