William E. Irwin, 95, of Topeka, passed away October 4, 2016. He was born on September 23, 1921 at Valley Falls, Kansas, the son of William B. and Alice J. (Ertle) Irwin. After graduating from Valley Falls High School, he worked on the family farm.
He married Mary F. Watson on September 3, 1950. They resided in Valley Falls until 1952 when they moved to Topeka. They were married 64 years before her passing on March 9, 2015.
He retired from the US Postal Service as a letter carrier after 25 years. He was a member of Second Presbyterian Church. They enjoyed RV camping, golf, traveling, fishing and spending winters in south Texas.
William is survived by his sons: Dennis Irwin and his wife Teri of Coffeyville, KS and Gary Irwin and his wife Debbie of Topeka; and five grandchildren: Doug Irwin, Stephanie (Irwin) Hensley, Jennifer (Irwin) Simonis, Jason Irwin and Jessica Irwin. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Gladys, Elmer, Harold and Rinna. William was loved and will be missed greatly by family and friends.
Visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. will be followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery and Funeral Chapel, 4700 SW 17th, Topeka, on Saturday, October 8, 2016.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc. Please share condolences at www.dovecremation.com