Center, Bel Aire, Kan. He was born on Oct. 15, 1932, in Claflin, Kan., to Joseph and Rose (Huslig) Bieberle. On Aug. 2, 1955, he married Mary Theresa Demel in Odin, Kan. 

Willis worked as a gas meter measurement technician for Northern Natural Gas Company for 33 years in Beaver, Okla. Upon retirement, he returned to Great Bend as a longtime resident. Willis proudly served the country as a corporal in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict prior to his working career. Willis was a member of Prince of Peace Parish – St. Patrick Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Theresa Bieberle; two sons, Mark J. and Robert A. Bieberle; daughter, Mary Kay (Dave) Lumadue; six granddaughters; one grandson; and 14 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clarence and Omer Bieberle; and sisters, Alice Jenish, Dorothy Moeder and JoAnn McGlinn.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Father Prakash Kola and Father Nicholas Samsel presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery, with military honors presented by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Visitation will take place from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, with family receiving guests from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Rosary at 7 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials have been designated to Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

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Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Road

Great Bend, KS  67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Nov. 1, 2025