William (Bill) Seltmann, 85, passed away Monday, September 28, 2026, in Lacrosse, Kansas. He lived in Rush County nearly all of his life. Bill was born on September 13, 1941, in LaCrosse, the oldest son of ElVerne and Mary (Wilt) Seltmann. He attended the Pleasant Point School, Enterprise Academy, Alexander High School, Union College, and graduated with a BA Degree in Business Administration from Fort Hays State University in 1968. Bill served in the Army White Coats from 1964-1966.
In 1968, he married Nikki Williams, but lost his wife and unborn baby in an auto accident in 1971. He later married Charlotte Schuckman in 1977, and they were blessed with three daughters: Heidi, Hollie, and Heather.
Bill worked for State Farm Insurance, Heiser Booster Station, and the state of Kansas, later farming and ranching full-time. He enjoyed community dances, car races, and attending his grandchildren’s games, recitals, and programs. Bill was an active member in his community. He attended many local sports events and enjoyed substitute teaching at several local schools. If you spent any time around him you likely had a lengthy conversion with him. He loved people and chatting.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Nikki, and his sister Donna Seltmann. Survivors include daughters Heidi Schlautman (Joe), Hollie Hall (Joe), Heather Cole (Joe); his grandchildren Makinsey Schlautman, Joe Hall III, Cole Schlautman, Karley Schlautman, Jorryn Hall, Cade Schlautman, Joss Hall, Jagger Hall, Adilynn Cole, Brielle Cole, and Carmela Cole; his siblings: Shirley Opp, Lyle Seltmann, Terry Seltmann (Cynthia), Rita Taylor (John), Tim Seltmann (Marcia), and Kerrie Schnell (Ralph). In addition, many cousins, nieces, nephews, and community members will mourn the loss of Bill.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to LaCrosse Elementary School for teaching supplies. Checks must be made to LES and can be mailed to 400 Washington Street, LaCrosse, KS 67548.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Monday, October 5, 2026 at the La Crosse Seventh-day Adventists Church 804 Columbia Street in La Crosse.
Burial will follow in the Union Township Cemetery in Nekoma. Visitation will be Sunday 4:00 PM-7:00 PM at Keithley Funeral Homes - La Crosse Chapel 611 Peace Street in La Crosse and Monday 9:00 AM until service time at the church.
Memories and words of comfort may be shared on Bill's tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com
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