William Mathias "Bill" Bugner

William Mathias “Bill” Bugner, passed away on October 3, 2020, in Wichita, Kansas, with his loving family surrounding him. He had been ill with cancer for a few months. Bill was born on August 14, 1934, in Wichita, Kansas. He married the love of his life, Sandra, on January 14, 1956, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Together they raised four children. Bill worked as a tile technician for 70 years and owned a tile business in Wichita and Bella Vista, Arkansas. Bill was very involved in the Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wichita, St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Bella Vista and loved the game of golf. He was preceded in death by his father, William J. Bugner; mother, Francis G. Bugner, and brother, Mervin J. Bugner. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Sue (Shepler) Bugner; children, Cindy Claycomb (Charlie), Kent Bugner, Trina Bauer (Mark), Randy Bugner; brother, Joe Bugner; sister, Betty Ann Hernandez; eight grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. Rosary, 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 9; Funeral Mass, 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 10, both at Joseph Catholic Church, 132 S. Millwood, Wichita, KS 67213. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Bill’s name with St. Joseph Catholic School, 139 S. Millwood, Wichita, KS 67213. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.