Dr. Fred Leslie Moss DVM, age 77, of Hoxie, Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, with his loving family by his side.
Fred was born on December 19, 1948, in Sheridan County, to Robert and Mildred (Conard) Moss. He was raised in Hoxie, where he met the love of his life, Kristine (Baalman). They were married July 11th, 1969, in Hoxie and shared 56 years of marriage, building a life rooted in faith, family, and community.
Fred was a proud Kansas State University Alumnus, earning his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine there. His career led him to serve as a Captain in the United States Air Force, a role that took him and his family to Altus, Oklahoma. Upon honorable discharge from the Air Force, he practiced Veterinary Medicine in Steele, North Dakota and Hoxie, Kansas alongside his true passion in farming.
Throughout his life, Fred had many accomplishments. He was a skilled basketball player, an avid outdoorsman, a devoted farmer, and a trusted friend to many. Of all his roles, his greatest pride was being a “girl dad” to his three daughters—Lesley, Robin, and Adriane—whom he loved fiercely. Fred often referred to himself as proud High Plains person and took his role seriously as a steward of the land.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mildred Moss and his brother, Kirt Moss.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Kristine Moss; his three daughters, Lesley, husband Jeff Walden; Robin, husband Steve Walden; and Adriane, husband Ryan Falco—and his six cherished grandchildren—Olivia, Madeline, Maggie, Henry, Jack, and Gunnar; brothers Thomas (Dolores) Moss and Max (Penny) Moss and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Monday December 29th 2:00 p.m. at Mickey Leopold Funeral Home with family receiving guests from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, December 30 at the Hoxie Christian Church at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at the Hoxie City Cemetery immediately following the funeral service.
Fred was a generous man who preferred to give quietly and without recognition. In that same spirit, the family will honor his legacy by establishing a scholarship in his memory to support a Hoxie High School Graduate. Memorial contributions may be made out to The Sheridan County Community Foundation for the creation of The Fred L. Moss Memorial Scholarship. Memorials may be sent to Sheridan County Community Foundation, PO Box 445, Hoxie, KS 67740 or online at https://tinyurl.com/sdcofund or Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Please indicate the memorial is for the Fred L. Moss Memorial Scholarship.