Bill served honorably and retired from the United States Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel.
Bill is survived by his wife, Dolores Emrie; daughter Susan Tracy; son W. Michael Emrie; grandchildren Ryan Emrie (Shauna), Aaryn Emrie, Jessica Emrie, Jordan Emrie; and great grandchildren William, Cohen, Cameron, Jaydin, Anthony and Levi.
Bill was preceded in death by his daughter Deborah Case; his parents; son-in-law Gregory Tracy; 3 sisters; and 1 brother.
A Celebration of Life for Bill will be held Monday, June 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Lakeview Funeral Home, 12100 E 13Th St N, Wichita, Kansas 67206. Light appetizers will be served after the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in William's memory may be made to The Shriners Children's Hospital, PO Box 947765, Atlanta, Georgia 30394 US, https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/give/119312/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=lttr-home.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MyLakeviewFuneralHome.com for the Emrie family.