William Edward Vaupel, 98, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025.&nbsp; He was born on January 11, 1927, to William H. and Stella M. (Yockers) Vaupel, in Salina.&nbsp; Bill attended Solomon High School and joined the United State Naval Corp before graduating.&nbsp; After the military he joined the Salina Fire Department where he retired as a Platoon Chief after 31 years of service. &nbsp;

He enjoyed camping with friends, was a member of the Good Sam RV &amp; Travel Club, was an outdoor sportsman, and loved wintering in Arizona in his RV with his wife Ellen.&nbsp; He was a devoted husband and father to his surviving sons: William Vaupel Jr., Gary Vaupel (Tamra), and Ronald Vaupel (Suzanne); with six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ellen; and brother Don Vaupel.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Friday, March 7, at Ryan Mortuary, with family present from 4:30-6 p.m.&nbsp;Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 8, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Salina, with burial following at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Salina. &nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina. &nbsp;

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 </figure>William Edward Vaupel, 98, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025.&nbsp; He was born on January 11, 1927, to William H. and Stella M. (Yockers) Vaupel, in Salina.&nbsp; Bill attended Solomon High School and joined the United State Naval Corp before graduating.&nbsp; After the military he joined the Salina Fire Department where he retired as a Platoon Chief after 31 years of service. &nbsp;He enjoyed camping with friends, was a member of the Good Sam RV &amp; Travel Club, was an outdoor sportsman, and loved wintering in Arizona in his RV with his wife Ellen.&nbsp; He was a devoted husband and father to his surviving sons: William Vaupel Jr., Gary Vaupel (Tamra), and Ronald Vaupel (Suzanne); with six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ellen; and brother Don Vaupel.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Friday, March 7, at Ryan Mortuary, with family present from 4:30-6 p.m.&nbsp;Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 8, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Salina, with burial following at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Salina. &nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina. &nbsp;