William Michael

William Robert "Bill" Michael, 81, of Colony, Kansas, died Thursday, June 14, 2012. Bill was born October 24, 1930, at Westphalia, Kansas, the son of William Lester and Marion Angeline (Art) Michael. He grew up in Westphalia and graduated from Westphalia High School. On November 7, 1951, Bill married Ann E. Dieker at St. Teresa Catholic Church in Westphalia. They made their home in Westphalia. Bill served in the United States Army from October 1952 until July of 1954, during the Korean Conflict. They lived at Westphalia 24 years and Garnett 3 years before moving to Colony. Bill farmed and was a retired mail carrier. Ann preceded him in death on November 17, 2010. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Iola, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, National Association of Retired Federal Employees and Colony Lion's Club. SURVIVORS: His Fiancee: Marie Ohmie of Iola, KS 6 Children: Roberta Brecheisen & husband, Charles of Blue Springs, MO, Steve Michael & wife, Susan of Colony, KS, John Michael & fiancee Jane Allmand of Lincoln, NE, Linda Kipper & husband, Duane of Richmond, KS, Connie Setter & husband, Jere of Garnett, KS and Betty Reissig & husband, Doyle of Erie, KS 1 Sister: Lois Hills of Burlington, KS 1 Sister-In-Law: Lucille Dieker of Ulysses, KS 15 Grandchildren and 19 Great Grandchildren with one on the way He was preceded in death by his son, William Joseph Michael, grandson Travis Kipper and sister Pat Engvorson. ROSARY & VISITATION: The parish rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2012, at St. John's Catholic Church in Iola, with visitation to follow in the church Parish Center MASS: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at St. John's Catholic Church in Iola. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at St. Teresa Catholic Cemetery at Westphalia, Kansas MEMORIAL CHOICES: Colony First Responders or St. John's Catholic Church Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com .