L&T staff report

Don Rash not only established a successful business enterprise in Liberal, he also served in elected office, as a community volunteer and donated to multiple causes that have left a lasting legacy on the community.

As a Seward County Commissioner, Rash supported the construction of the Seward County Activity Center. As a Liberal City Commissioner, Rash was instrumental in the creation of the overpass on Country Estates Road and the establishment of the fountain located in Downtown Liberal.

Rash was also played a key role in the establishment of the Mid-America Air Museum and served on its board.

Rash also helped create the Land of Oz and served for decades on the Seward County Historical Society Board as well as the Liberal Tourism Board.

Rash worked alongside other community boosters like Max Zimmerman and Phyliss Windle on many other community initiatives including the restoration of the Rock Island Depot and more.

Rash was an avid collector of Native American artifacts with several from his private collection on display at the Coronado Museum.

Rash was also supportive of highway expansion efforts and was recognized with the Citizen of the Year and Lifetime Achievement awards from the Leader & Times.

Rash passed away April 1, and his funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Friday at the South Church of God, 635 S. Washington.