At the age of 89. Bill proudly served his country during WWII with the US Army. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor (nee Wilson); devoted father of Eleanor (John) Damian and the late Patricia Abe and Theresa; loving grandfather of John (Jen), Christina (George), Stephen (Kim), Lauren (Tony), Michael and Ryan. Great grandfather of JD, Luke, Nina and Anna. Dear father-in-law of Ernie Abe. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday 8:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Fkd. Ave.) followed by his Prayer Service 10 AM. Interment New Cathedral Cemetery. Family prefers donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675