Funeral Services for LaVerne Alvin Musick, 85, Eudora, will be 11 am, Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Eudora United Methodist Church. Burial will follow the service at Memorial Park Cemetery. A Visitation will be from 6-7 pm, Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
He died August 24, 2025, at his home.
LaVerne Was born August 14, 1940, in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Merritt Lewis Sr. and Ella Marie Wichman Musick.
He worked as a carpenter and mechanic for the Street Department of Eudora for many years. Before that he worked for Tuggle Construction, Kaw Valley Implement and Deem’s Farm.
LaVerne volunteered for the Eudora Fire Department and was a proud member of the Oddfellows #4, Rebekahs #146, a trustee of the United Methodist church and helped for many years at Harvesters.
He married Sharon Louise Steffen-Tuggle on July 27, 1963, she survives of the home.
Other survivors include sons Robert Musick (Anita), Eudora, Donald Musick, Eudora; siblings, Imogene Brecheisen, Eudora, Norman Musick (Darlene), Eudora, Geraldine Wilcox (Jerry), Hutchinson, KS, Marilyn Lindeen (Bob) Eudora, Merritt Musick Jr (Sharon), Eudora, Larry Musick (Kathy), Alco, AR. Janice McKenzie (Terry), Eudora, Shirley Crawshaw (Eugene), Eudora; three grandkids, Autumn Musick, Bossier City, LA, Dennis Musick, Eudora, Tiffany Musick, Lawrence; great grandkids, Trinity Hankins, Topeka, Duncan Lancon, Harrah, OK, Rilliey Smith, Eudora, Ayden Musick, Eudora, Alana Wood, Lecompton, Salim Smith, Eudora, Izaiah Smith, Eudora, Jerico Smith, Eudora, Nevaeh Musick, Eudora, James Musick; great great grandson River Fox; Several cousins and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Iona Musick Spring, and great-granddaughter Aftyn Hankins.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Eudora United Methodist Church or Visiting Nurses, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
We were so sorry to hear of LaVerne’s passing. Unfortunately we won’t be able to attend either visitation or funeral due to Dr appointments then. We send our love and prayers to you all🙏
Sharon, we are so sorry to read of LaVerne’s passing. We extend our sympathy to you and the family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
We are sorry to learn of LaVerne’s passing. I always enjoyed having coffee with him at Annabelle’s. He was a good man. We won’t be able to attend his service as we have moved to Oklahoma City. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
Janice so sorry for your loss. Will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers
Sharon and the entire family…
I’m so sorry for your loss. LaVerne worked hard. No more pain. May the Lord be with him and with you and the entire family as you grieve.
I will remember all the good times, like our mowing at the church, and the many church
projects. We are here for you.
Sharon and family, so sorry to hear of LaVerne’s passing. I met LaVerne when we were in High School, we were part of a group of 5 that run together all the way through school and did a lot of hunting after finishing school. He was a great friend and we had a lot of fun over the years. My prayers are with you, RIP old Friend.
Our deepest condolences to you and your family Sharon, Robert and Donald. LaVerne was a great guy, and an even greater neighbor for many years. I am sorry for your loss but thankful he is no longer in pain. Love y’all.
What a guy!!! Remember many good times while our sons of the same age were growing up. Ball games, etc. Stay strong Sharon, Robert and Donald.
Sharon and family, I am so sorry for your loss. LaVern was a good man. He made you such beautiful homes. You are starting a new journey. Wee will be around to help.