Ross Edward Ailslieger, 85, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2022, surrounded by family. He was born September 24, 1937, in Hays, Kansas, to Herbert Edward and Mary May (Pizinger) Ailslieger, the youngest of three children.
Upon graduation from Hoisington (KS) High School in 1955, Ross joined the Army, serving in the military police in Korea and Yuma, AZ. While stationed at Yuma, Ross was also a member of the base parachute team, making over 100 jumps.
In 1959, he attended Ft. Hays State University, obtaining a BA & MS in Experimental Psychology. It was there that he met the love of his life, Sharon Marie Shue; marrying in 1965. Their union lasted 57 years, producing three sons and five grandchildren. His greatest love was his family – he was so proud of their accomplishments.
Ross spent his career in the aerospace industry and the family went where his job led him. They lived in California, the Marshall Islands, and North Dakota before returning to Wichita in 1978, where Ross retired from Boeing, in 1996, as a Human Factors Engineering Manager.
Ross loved anything with an engine that flew, floated or went fast. As a result, he owned several airplanes, boats, motorcycles, and sports cars over his life. He was a flight instructor for many years and loved passing on his love of flying to his students. He also enjoyed the many hours he spent with his sons working on their muscle cars when they were younger.
Ross and Sharon also loved to travel, visiting many countries. They discovered RVing, in retirement, and traveled all over the US.
Ross is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Herbert; sister, Gloria Nuss; and son, Alex. He is survived by wife, Sharon, sons Paul (Suzanne), Kristafer (Rhonda) and grandchildren, Elizabeth and Lauren Dwyer and Lauren, Morgan, and Braden Ailslieger (and his fur babies, Tina & Jerry).
Visitation will be November 17, 2022, at Resthaven Mortuary, on west Kellogg from 5 to 8 pm.
Services will be held November 18, 2022, at Ascension Lutheran Church, 842 N. Tyler, Wichita, KS 67212 at 10am. Interment will be immediately following at Resthaven Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice for their care during Ross’s last days.
Memorials can be sent to Ascension Lutheran Church or the Kansas Humane Society on 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ResthavenMortuary-Cemetery.com for the Ailslieger family.
