William John Schimpf, 60, of Marion, died at his home April 27.

He was born Nov. 23, 1950, at Marion, to William Sr. and Pauline Gertrude (Spachek) Schimpf.

He grew up in Marion, graduating from Marion High School and Kansas State University. He worked as a federal meat inspector in Emporia.

Following the death of his father in 1991, he cared for his mother until her death in 2007.

He was a member of Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Christian Church, Hillsboro.

Survivors include two sisters, Cheryl Witt of Mount Vernon, Ky., and Mary Jones of Hiawatha of Hiawatha; nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were Saturday morning at Marion Cemetery. The Rev. John Baize officiated.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, PO Box 6, Marion KS 66861.