William "Bill" Cranmer

William Cranmer, 81 died September 29, 2018 in Clay Center, KS. He was born on May 10, 1937 in Clyde, Kansas. The son of Oscar and Mary (Fuller) Cranmer. Bill was raised in Clyde, KS and graduated from Clyde High School in 1956. He served in the US Army from 1960 to 1962. Bill worked at Gilmore-Tatge for 22 years as a welder. He then worked at Great Plaines Manufacturing for 18 years before retiring. He married Pennie Fowles on May 3, 1980.  Bill was a former member of the American Legion, BPOE and the Eagle’s. He was well known as a softball umpire and officiated the Women’s World Tournament. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, son Jimmy, 5 sisters and 2 brothers.Survivors:Wife: Pennie Cranmer of Clay Center, KSSon: Martin and wife Kelly Cranmer of Willmington, NCDaughter: Bridgit and husband David Kerns of Sanford, NCSon: Mike Cranmer of Clay Center, KSSon: Joshua and wife Mariz Cranmer of Pine Bluff, ARSon: Jacob Cranmer and fiancee Lisa Brandhorst of Clay Center, KSSon: Jesse and wife Meliah Cranmer of Overland Park, KSBrother: Ralph Cranmer of Wichita, KSBrother: Kenny Cranmer of Ocoee, FLSister: Sue Hedberg of Clay Center, KSSister: Pat Eye of Clay Center, KS18 Grandchildren & 7 Great-grandchildrenFuneral Services: Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS Minister: Pastor Rob StewartVisitation: Wednesday, October 3, 2018 from 3-8 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral HomeMemorials: Bill Cranmer memorial fund c/o the funeral home