Mid-America Antique Airplane Group

Local aviation great Gus Wiebe passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, June 9, 2012.

Gus was 88 and owner / operator of Wiebe Wood Products and Wiebe Aircraft.  Gus is well known in the Kansas area for his love of antique airplanes and incredible restoration skills.  He was a founding member of the Mid American Antique Airplane Group (MAAG).

There will be a viewing from 2:00 - 5:00 on Thursday June 14th at the Kaufman Funeral Home located at 418 Chestnut in Halstead, Kansas.  Rosary will be held at the Sacred Heart Church at 7:00 pm Thursday June 14th located at 419 Poplar St. in Halstead.

The funeral will be held at the Sacred Heart Church on Friday June 15th at 10:00 am.  Graveside services will follow at the Halstead Cemetery located at the corner of HWY 50 and Hertzler Road.  Afterwards will be a lunch at the church where the family will be available for visitation.

The June MAAG fly-in at Halstead will still go on Saturday. According to grandson Tim Wiebe, "I guess we will call it the first annual Gus Wiebe memorial fly-in. We will still love to have everyone out and look forward to seeing you all there."  Serving starts at 4:00 pm.  Meat, table service, and drink provided.  Please bring a potluck dish and lawn chair.  Enjoy an afternoon of fun, food, flying, and music.