PEETZ, COLO. — Willard (Bill) Bruce Railsback 83, of Peetz, Colo. Passed away on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 in Sterling Colo. Hospital. Bill was born Oct. 28, 1937 on a farm in Mitchell County, Ks. to Joe and Olive (Rarick) Railsback. He grew up with 3 brothers, Robert (Bob), Frank, and John.
Bill grew up on a farm near Ionia, Ks. He graduated from Jewell High School in 1955. After graduation he attended Fort Hays State University and then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After serving his time in the military, he moved back to Jewell County and began farming and then began is long career as an over-the-road truck driver.
Bill married Sandra Shaver in 1959 and they had 5 children; Rhonda, Renee, Joe, Billie, and Sara. They later divorced.
Bill married Sami Wildman in 1983 and she died in 2016. Then his last years he lived in Peetz, Colo. With his companion Pat Segelke until his death.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Bob and John, nephew Wesley Railsback and niece JoLinn Railsback Kaus, and wife Sami.
Bill is survived by his brother Frank (Nadine) Railsback, son Joe (Rose) Railsback, daughters Rhonda (Rick) Bargman, Renee (Tom) Naasz, Billie (Travis) Cox, Sara (Tate) Toedman, companion Pat Segelke, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
As requested cremation has taken place and later will be buried in the Ionia Cemetery. There will be no service.
