William L. Wilson

William L. 'Bill' Wilson, 61, of Salina passed away, Tuesday, April 12th, 2011 at Salina Regional Health Center. While he left us in body, his spirit and loving ways will remain with all of those whose lives he touched. Mr. Wilson was born in Salina, Kansas on September 26, 1949, the son of the Leonard and the late Wanda (Keir) Wilson. Bill was a chef and a drummer. He was in the U.S. Army and was a Purple Heart recipient for injuries he received serving his country. He was the husband of Lola M. (Pritchard) Wilson, they were married March 17, 2000 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bill will be missed by those who were fortunate enough to known him. He is survived by loving family, his father, Leonard Wilson; wife, Lola of the home; step daughter, Harley Ratley of McPherson; step sons, John Pritchard of Hutchinson,Richard W. Ratley of Dodge City, and Nicholas Ratley of Hutchinson; he is also survived by his close friend William 'Alex' Johnson and 2 half-brothers. Cremation has been chosen and a memorial service will be at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Sunset Billiards, 1215 W. Crawford, Salina. Memorial contributions may be made to Bill's family to help defray funeral expenses and may be sent to Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.