William M. "Bill" Orender

William M. "Bill" Orender, 72, of Wichita, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice with his loving wife and family by his side. Bill was born and raised in Abilene, KS. He was a 1969 graduate of Abilene High School, where he lettered in basketball and football. After high school he enlisted in the Army National Guard where he was assigned to Army Core of Engineer for six years. Bill worked at Abilene Memorial Hospital for several years as plant superintendent. He relocated to Wichita in the mid 1970's to start his own business as a painting contractor, retiring in 2020. Bill loved his dogs, enjoyed refinishing furniture, collecting antiques, and debating current events. He was always willing to lend a hand to whoever asked. Coming from a family of story-tellers, Bill was well known for being able to tell a good joke. Besides being a true and loyal friend, Bill knew how to live life to the fullest. He will be truly missed by all. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick W. Orender and Marie (nee Dawson) Orender; his sister, Mary Ella (nee Orender) Moore; his brother-in-law, Terry Moore; and his niece, Mary Elizabeth Orender. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Patricia (nee Farley) Orender of Wichita; his brother and sister-in-law, Patrick and Joan Orender of Port St Lucie, FL; his sisters-in-law, Debbie Howie (Jim), Margaret Kilgore, both of Abilene, KS; his brother-in-law, Doug Farley (Kristie) Hutchinson, KS. Bill was the cherished Uncle to Rodney Nicely (Joan), Kevin Orender (Linda), Vincent Orender (Patsy), and Patrick Orender Jr. (Danielle), Kirk Howie (Shanae), Robin Rindt (Steve), Mitch Veal (Julie), Kit Veal (Ranae), Kyle Farley, and Kelsey Obermite (Bobby). He is also survived by several grand nieces and nephews and a host of great friends.Arrangements are under the care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary, Wichita, KS. Celebration of Life will take place at Botanica in the Weidenbach Room on Friday, June 7, 2024, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.Memorial donations may be made in Bill's name to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market Street, Wichita, KS 67202 or Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside Street, Wichita, KS 67219.