Estep, William "Bill" Franklin, was born July 17, 1926 to William and Vera Anspach Estep. He passed away at his home on December 17, 2010 at the age of 84.
Bill was a retired engineer for SouthWestern Bell and served in the United States Navy. He was a member of the German American Association and the Wichita Woodcarvers and Sunflower Masonic Lodge #86.
Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Jeanne; and son, John.
Surviving Bill is his daughter, Scharla Estep of Damascus, Maryland and his favorite niece, Kay McFalls of Thornton, Colorado.
Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to funeral services scheduled for Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Old Misison Mortuary.
Military burial is scheduled for Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at 11a.m., at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita, Kansas.
The family has chosen Dog'N Bone Rescue, PO Box 16864, Wichita, Kansas 67216.