WILLIAM LAUXMAN

He was born July 1, 1910, in Gypsum, Kan., son of George and Bertha Schwartz Lauxman. He married Margaret Gardner on Nov. 15, 1934, in Salina, Kan., and spent the early part of their marriage in the Carlton area.

He worked at Rice Motor Co. in Abilene in 1942. He became head custodian of the Dickinson County Courthouse in 1966 and retired in 1979. He moved to Salina in 1992 and then to Colorado Springs in 1996.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Abilene, Masonic Lodge 98 AF & AM, was past exalted ruler of the local Elks Club and active in the Mariner Club of the church.

He is survived by his wife; two sons, Laverne Lauxman of Cape Girardeau and Eldon Lauxman of Colorado Springs; a brother, Tom Lauxman of Gypsum; a sister, Leola Hall of Salina; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Friends may call from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Danner Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.