William 'Bill' Eugene Kagle, Jr.
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October 20, 1947 - April 20, 2023
William "Bill" Eugene Kagle, Jr. Bill was born to William Eugene Kagle, Sr. and Kathleen June (Snyder) Kagle on October 20th, 1947, in Concordia, KS. He passed away peacefully at Marquis Place, Concordia, on April 20, 2023 at the age of 75.
Bill was a 1965 graduate of Concordia High School.
After a brief time at Fort Hays State, he was drafted into the U.S. Army November of 1966 at the height of the Vietnam War. Due to an injury, he was honorably discharged November of 1968 with ranking of Sergeant (E-5). As a result of his service, Bill was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, Sharpshooter Weapons Qualification Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge.
Upon his discharge, Bill returned to Concordia and had long term employment with Scrivner- Boogaarts. During later years, he drove a mail truck to drop off points for rural carriers. Bill was also hired as extra help by many area farmers and friends. They likely enjoyed his help but more so the laughter and stories he shared.
Bill made friends easily with his infectious warm personality and great sense of humor. He enjoyed socializing with friends and family, fishing and sitting outdoors with a book in hand. He was an avid reader and could discuss many topics.
Bill suffered the loss and heartache of his son Eli Wade Kagle in August of 2015. His joy was to watch grandson Sean Kagle grow up.
In July of 2020, Bill suffered a life altering stroke and wanted care to be in Concordia. Marquis Place made this possible from December of 2020 until his passing.
Bill was preceded in death by his son Eli, parents Bill, Sr. and Kathleen, and great-nephew Clayton McGuire.
He is survived by grandson Sean Kagle and mother Tera McClure, both of El Dorado, KS; siblings Patsy Rasmussen (Robert), Cornville, AZ; Janet McKenna (Kenny), Oklahoma City, OK; Laura Hopkins- Cockroft (Richard), Bavaria, KS; Lonnie Kagle, Concordia, KS, along with three generations of nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, and Aunt Dorothy Snyder.
The family thanks ALL the staff at Marquis Place for their care and kindness throughout Bill’s medical ups and downs, the Veterans Association of Wichita, KS, for the assistance to obtain all the deserved benefits for his care and Meadowlark Hospice of Clay Center, KS, for their diligence and support during Bill’s final weeks.
Bill’s wishes were to be cremated under arrangements of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home. A private family gathering will take place at a future date.
In honor of Bill a memorial has been established for his grandson's education fund. Please make checks payable to Tera McClure, c/o Chaput-Buoy, 325 W. 6th Street, Concordia, KS, 66901.
Think of Bill with a smile.
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