Michael John Soukup passed away to be in his heavenly home on Friday,
September 10, 2021, at his home in Wilson, Kansas at the age of 74. He
was born to Raymond and Claire (Mog) Soukup on January 27, 1947, on the
family farm in Wilson. He was united in marriage to Karan Klusener on
September 26, 1970. The couple was blessed with three children: Alan,
Angela, and Lindsay.
Mike was a lifelong resident to Wilson. He attended Wilson High
School and graduated with the class of 1965. He went on to attend Fort
Hays State in the fall of 1965 to play football and returned home in the
spring to work the family farm until he was drafted into the United
States Army in 1966. He was honorably discharged and returned to Wilson
where he worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 37 years. After his
retirement in 2007 he and his brother Tom ranched and farmed. Mike had a
love for nature and never passed up a time to hunt, fish, or just enjoy
a cold Milwaukee’s Best under a shade tree when it was nice out. He
also stayed busy fixing or building at the family farm or in his own
home. Mike was a very involved father and grandfather. He loved to take
his kids and grandkids fishing and hunting and attending their sporting
events. In recent years his health declined but he never complained of
his pain, and always made his adoration times. Mike was a member of the
Legion, Knights of Columbus, and a donor to several organizations
including the NRA.
A man of great character, strong values, and deep love for family
and friends, Mike was a shining example of a strong Christian man. He
was loving, kind, giving, and honest to a fault. He was fearless, tough,
and was a great provider for his family. Although he will be greatly
missed, his love and influence will remain in the hearts and lives of
his family and friends. May his legacy inspire each of us to encourage
one another, cherish the ties that bind, and live to serve God, Home,
and Country everyday of our lives.
Left to cherish his memories is his wife, Karan Soukup of the home;
children, Alan (Lisa) Soukup of Salina, KS, Angela (Don) Browning of
Wilson, and Lindsay (Travis) Cullens of Wilson; siblings, Louise (Leo)
Masden of Wilson, Steve (Janie) Soukup of McPherson, KS, Jim (Carolyn)
Soukup of Wilson, Francis (Jeanette) Soukup of Claflin, KS, Fred Soukup
of Wilson, and Pat (Dio) Soukup of Norwich, KS; sister-in-law, Carla
Soukup of Dorrance, KS; grandchildren, Brennan Soukup, Braydan Browning,
Kaitlyn Browning, Makenna Soukup, and Skylar Cullens; one
great-grandchild, Reid Browning; and many nieces and nephews that loved
him dearly.
Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Claire Soukup;
siblings, Tom Soukup and Joni Soukup; and a grandchild, Steven
Browning.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, September 16,
2021, at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson at 10:30 AM. A
Visitation will be held on Wednesday at the funeral home from 1 PM until
8 PM with a Rosary starting at 7PM and Family Receiving Friends from 6
PM until 8 PM.
Memorials are suggested to the American Legion Post 262 or St.
Wenceslaus Catholic Church and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease
Funeral Home, PO BOX 533, Wilson, KS 67490.