William J. "Bill" Leiker

William J. “Bill” Leiker, 86, Olathe, formerly of LaCrosse and Victoria, died Friday, September 2, 2016 at the Villa St. Francis senior living facility in Olathe.

He was born November 16, 1929 in Munjor, Kansas the son of Romuald A. and Genevieve (Urban) Leiker.  Bill served his country as a combat Marine during the Korean War, serving as a Tank Commander.  Returning home, he became a master at fixing all things mechanical and loved to tinker, coming up with ingenious solutions for everyday problems.  For those that knew him, Bill was a larger than life character from his childhood all the way to his final days.  His steadfast loyalty to his friends and family will be sorely missed.  On July 4, 1981 he married Irma M. Morris in Wichita, Kansas and she preceded him in death on January 3, 2014. 

Survivors include three sisters;  Zita, Agnese, and Georgine and two brothers; Jim and Herman. 

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Munjor, Kansas.  Inurnment with military honors by the Hays VFW Honor Guard will follow in the St. Francis Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until service time on Saturday at the church.  Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com or via email at haysmemorialchapel@gmail.com