William “Bill” J. Beatty

Bill Beatty, 87, of Shawnee, KS passed away on October 10th, 2020.  He was born on February 10th, 1933 in Winwood, MO to Herbert & Anna Beatty.  Bill will be laid to rest at Leavenworth National Cemetery with a private family service.

Bill served in the United States Army during the Korean conflicts.  In 1955, he married the love of his life, Mary C. Engel and they just celebrated their 65th anniversary.  Upon returning from the United States Army, he went on to become a Firefighter in District 2 Prairie Village FD.  Bill and Mary ran the Beatty Repair Company & Beatty Locksmith Company in Shawnee, KS for over 50 years.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; sons, Bill (Renee), Dennis (Mary E.), Michael; daughter, Janice (Gary) Self; grandchildren, Brittany, Jason, Chris, Sean and Tyler; and great-grandsons, Lucas and Walter.

Memorial donations in Bill's name may be made to Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas.