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441 Kansas Golf Tournament 2023

What: 4 Person Scramble Date: Saturday, July 8, 2023 Time: 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start/Scramble Format Place: Sand Creek…

UA SCHOLARSHIP FUND APPLICATION

United Association Scholarship Trust Fund is gearing up for the 2023/2024 academic year scholarship awards. The fund benefits UA members and…

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report Timothy Morgan Nelson, 62, Retired Plumber, most recently ofChapman, Ks, passed away onSeptember 9, 2022. Our…

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We are sorry to report Jason Aaron Howard, 45, Pipefitter, most recently ofTowanda, Ks, passed away onAugust 28, 2022. Our thoughts and…

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We are sorry to report Zachery Ryan Webb, 32, Pipefitter, most recently of Wichita, Ks, passed away on August 24, 2022. Our thoughts and…

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We are sorry to report William Richard Dale, 66, Retired Plumber, most recently of Topeka, Ks, passed away on August 19, 2022. Our thoughts…

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We are sorry to report Herman Dee Gilbert, 93, Retired Pipefitter, most recently of Newton, Ks, passed away on August 22, 2022. Our…

MEETING LOCATION CHANGE

Monthly Union Meetings will now be held at a new location starting with the August 8, 2022 meeting. The time and day will remain the same:…

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report Wayne Franklin Morton, 75, Retired Pipefitter, most recently of El Dorado, Ks, passed away on July 27, 2022. Our…

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We are sorry to report Charles L. Morton Jr, 71, Retired Pipefitter Welder, most recently of Tulsa, Ok, passed away on July 20, 2022. Our…

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We are sorry to report Douglas P. Gilmore, 63, Retired Pipefitter, most recently of Pittsburg, Ks, passed away on July 14, 2022. Our…

New 441 Apparel Store

Local 441 Online Apparel Store is now open. See attached flyer for some more detailed information OR visit…

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report Douglas Raymond Bass, 76, Retired Plumber, most recently of Topeka, Ks, passed away on June 4, 2022. Our thoughts…

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We are sorry to report Wesley E. Crowe, 51, 4th Year Apprentice, most recently of Derby, Ks, passed away on May 18, 2022. Our thoughts and…

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We are sorry to report Randall Raymond Pearson, 63, Pipefitter Welder, most recently of Richmond, Ks, passed away on May 8, 2022. Our…

441 Kansas Golf Tournament 2022

What: 4 Person Scramble Date: Saturday, July 9, 2022 Time: 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start/Scramble Format Place: Sand Creek…

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report Donald Edward Stalkfleet, 67, Retired Pipefitter, most recently of Dodge City, Ks, passed away on April 4, 2022. Our…

UA SCHOLARSHIP FUND APPLICATION

United Association Scholarship Trust Fund is gearing up for the 2022/2023 academic year scholarship awards. The fund benefits UA members and…

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report Raymond Clark Valentine, 73, Retired Pipefitter Welder, most recently of Ottawa, Ks, passed away on January 29,…

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We are sorry to report Mark Douglas Gofourth, 64, Metal Trades Journeyman, most recently of S. Coffeyville, Ok, passed away on January 2,…

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We are sorry to report Floyd A. Goerzen, 75, Retired Plumber, most recently of Park City, Ks, passed away on January 3, 2022. Our thoughts…

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We are sorry to report Philip Ernest Thompson, 66, Retired Pipefitter, most recently of Manhattan, Ks, passed away on November 4, 2021. Our…

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We are sorry to report John “Jake” Robert Heim, 88, Retired Pipefitter, most recently of Topeka, Ks, passed away on October 18, 2021. Our…

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We are sorry to report Larry L. Schwartz, 81, Retired Plumber, most recently of Overbrook, Ks, passed away on October 7, 2021. Our thoughts…

LEAD ORGANIZER POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Now accepting applications for the position of Kansas Local 441 Lead Organizer. Please send your resume to Megan Gardner at…

Joshua Lindholm Fundraiser

441 Member Joshua Lindholm passed away unexpectedly on the job. Please consider donating to support his family.…

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report Joshua Allen Lindholm, 39, Pipefitter Refrigeration, most recently of Wichita, Ks, passed away on July 13, 2021.

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We are sorry to report Theodore “Ted” Robert Montgomery, 63, Retired Pipefitter, most recently of Berryton, Ks, passed away on June 16,…

441 Zoom Union Meeting

Local 441 is holding our Regular Union Meeting in person with masks required as well as 6 feet social distancing on Monday, May 10, 2021 at…

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report Earl Henry Headgepath Jr, 81, Retired Pipefitter, most recently of Sapulpa, Ok, passed away on April 30, 2021. Our…

AETNA INSURANCE UPDATE/PRESCRIPTIONS/HEALTH VISITS/TRANSITION OF CARE - 05/05/2021

The Trustees are aware of deductible and out of pocket issues with the transition to Aetna from Cigna, and we are working to correct those…

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report Bruce Alan Pfeiffer, 67, Retired Plumber, most recently of Topeka, Ks, passed away on April 28, 2021.

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report Robert Paul Lavelle, 69, Retired Plumber, most recently of Wichita, Ks, passed away on April 26, 2021.

UA CONVENTION

Congratulations goes out to the delegates elected by the membership to represent Local 441 at the upcoming 40th UA Convention. At the…

441 Zoom Union Meeting

Local 441 is holding our Regular Union Meeting in person with masks required as well as 6 feet social distancing on Monday, April 12, 2021…

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report Michael Dean Mordica, 68, Retired Pipefitter Welder, most recently of Frontenac, Ks, passed away on April 4, 2021.…

UA SCHOLARSHIP FUND APPLICATION

United Association Scholarship Trust Fund is gearing up for the 2021/2022 academic year scholarship awards. The fund benefits UA members and…

441 Kansas Golf Tournament 2021

441 Kansas Golf Tournament 2021 | What:    4 Person Scramble | Date:     Saturday, July 10, 2021 | Time:     8:00 a.m. Shotgun…

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report Darrell D. Bunch, 76, Retired Pipefitter Refrigeration, most recently of Wichita, Ks, passed away on March 13, 2021.

441 Zoom Union Meeting

Local 441 is holding a Zoom Union meeting on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 7 p.m. You may want to download the Zoom app to ensure the best…

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report Dennis James Wells, 59, Retired Pipefitter, most recently of Valley Falls, Ks, passed away on February 20, 2021. Our…

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We are sorry to report Brad Michael Hoskins, 64, Retired Pipefitter, most recently of Oklahoma City, Ok, passed away on February 16, 2021.…

441 Zoom Union Meeting

Local 441 is holding a Zoom Union meeting on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 7 p.m. You may want to download the Zoom app to ensure the best…

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report Louis G. South, 61, Retired Pipefitter Welder, most recently of Wichita, Ks, passed away on January 18, 2021. Our…

441 Zoom Informational Meeting

Local 441 is holding a Zoom Informational meeting on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 7 p.m. You may want to download the Zoom app to ensure the…

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report Fred William Silver, 78, Retired Plumber, most recently of El Dorado, Ks, passed away on December 10, 2020. Our…

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We are sorry to report Dale S. Gant, 66, Retired Pipefitter, most recently of Ozawkie, Ks, passed away on December 6, 2020. Our thoughts and…

COVID Testing

Please see this link regarding for information regarding COVID-19 Testing

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report Thomas “Tom” Dee Smith, 68, Retired Plumber, most recently of Meriden, Ks, passed away on November 25, 2020.  Our…

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We are sorry to report Kyle Wayne Cyr, 85, Retired Pipefitter, most recently of Clyde, Ks, passed away on November 21, 2020. Our thoughts…

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We are sorry to report David Lee Hodges, 58, PFREF, most recently of Lawrence, Ks, passed away on November 20, 2020. Our thoughts and…

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We are sorry to report Steven G. Ingram, 75, Retired Pipefitter, most recently of Bradenton, Fl, passed away on October 31, 2020.  Our…

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We are sorry to report Brandon Michael Albert, 33, Pipefitter Refrigeration, most recently of Goddard, Ks, passed away on October 26, 2020.…

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We are sorry to report Delbert William Roop, 71, Retired Plumber, most recently of Wichita, Ks, passed away on October 10, 2020. Our…

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We are sorry to report Robert William Harrison, 92, Retired Plumber, most recently of Wichita, Ks, passed away on October 7, 2020. Our…

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We are sorry to report Donald M. Snook, 93, Retired Plumber, most recently of Topeka, Ks, passed away on October 6, 2020. Our thoughts and…

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We are sorry to report John W. Donaldson, 83, Retired Plumber, most recently of Beloit, Wi, passed away on June 21, 2020. Our thoughts and…

KSR (401k) NEW CORONAVIRUS DISTRIBUTION OPTION

The KSR (401k) Trustees added a new distribution option for individuals negatively impacted by Coronavirus effective 08/21/2020. You may…

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report George Louis Swartz, 60, Retired Pipefitter Refrigeration, most recently of Berryton, Ks, passed away on July 29,…

Business Representative & Head Organizer Applications Needed

Business Representatives James Cottrell and Rick Salyer have both announced their retirement. We would like to thank them both for their…

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report Richard “Dickie” Douglas Robison, 76, Retired Steamfitter, most recently of Coffeyville, Ks, passed away on June 6,…

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We are sorry to report Donald Lee Cockrum, 90, Retired Pipefitter, most recently of Boise, Id, passed away on February 19, 2020. Our…

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We are sorry to report Jeffrey Glenn Killgore, 56, Pipefitter/Welder, most recently of El Dorado, Ks, passed away on April 2, 2020. Our…

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We are sorry to report Leland “Lee” Fred Herzog, 78, Retired Steamfitter, most recently of Auburn, Ks, passed away on March 20, 2020. Our…

CANCELLED - - MINK Bass Tournament – Saturday, May 2, 2020 - CANCELLED

CANCELLED - - MINK Bass Tournament – Saturday, May 2, 2020 - CANCELLED

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report Charles Ernest Watkins, 80, Retired Pipefitter, most recently of Linn Creek, Mo, passed away on February 15, 2020.…

UA FREE COLLEGE BENEFIT

The United Association has announced a new United Association Free College Benefit that is being offered as an additional benefit to our…

UA SCHOLARSHIP FUND APPLICATION

United Association Scholarship Trust Fund is gearing up for the 2020/2021 academic year scholarship awards. The fund benefits UA members and…

441 Kansas Golf Tournament 2020

What: 4 Person Scramble Date: Saturday, August 1, 2020 Time: 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start/Scramble Format Place: Lake Shawnee Golf…

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report James Ernest Ball, 85, Retired Pipefitter, most recently of Wichita, Ks, passed away on January 31, 2020. Our…

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We are sorry to report James Charles Zahourek, 95, Retired Pipefitter, most recently of Topeka, Ks, passed away on January 5, 2020. Our…

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We are sorry to report Jack A. Myers, 64, Retired Plumber, most recently of Halstead, Ks, passed away on January 3, 2020. Our thoughts and…

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We are sorry to report Joe T. Warren, 96, Retired Plumber, most recently of Topeka, Ks, passed away on December 29, 2019. Our thoughts and…

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We are sorry to report Charles “Pete” Earl Copp, 88, Retired Plumber, most recently of Auburn, Ks, passed away on December 8, 2019. Our…

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We are sorry to report Donald Gene Cottrell, 91, Retired Pipefitter, most recently of Perry, Ks, passed away on December 1, 2019. Our…

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We are sorry to report Brandon James Henderson, 32, Pipefitter, most recently of Wichita, Ks, passed away on November 27, 2019. Our…

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We are sorry to report Walter Francis Shook, 80, Retired Pipefitter, most recently of Wichita, Ks, passed away on November 24, 2019. Our…

2019 Free Onsite Flu Vaccinations

Plumbers & Pipefitters Industry Plan of Kansas will be holding Onsite Flu Vaccinations for 441 members on Monday, November 18th, 2019 in…

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report Lee Allen Humbolt, 72, Retired Plumber, most recently of Derby, Ks, passed away on November 9, 2019. Our thoughts…

2019 Free Onsite Flu Vaccinations

Plumbers & Pipefitters Industry Plan of Kansas will be holding Onsite Flu Vaccinations for 441 members on Monday, November 4th, 2019 in…

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report Moses Matthew Hardy, 74, Retired Plumber, most recently of Topeka, Ks, passed away on September 27, 2019. Our…

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We are sorry to report John Stanley White, 90, Retired Plumber, most recently of Wichita, Ks, passed away on September 26, 2019. Our…

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We are sorry to report Patrick Joseph McLean, 63, Retired Pipefitter, most recently of Scammon, Ks, passed away on August 8, 2019. Our…

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We are sorry to report Glenn Lloyd Stehman, 93, Retired Steamfitter, most recently of Hesston, Ks, passed away on July 31, 2019. Our…

Save Our Registered Apprenticeship

Save Our Registered Apprenticeship Dear Brothers and Sisters: We need your assistance in responding to the serious challenge to UA…

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report Daniel Joe Ramsey, 49, Pipefitter Welder, most recently of Kincaid, Ks, passed away on June 27, 2019. Our thoughts…

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We are sorry to report Jimmy Joe Harrison, 68, Retired Pipefitter Welder, most recently of Wichita, Ks, passed away on June 26, 2019. Our…

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We are sorry to report George E. Todd, 93, Retired Pipefitter, most recently of Augusta, Ks, passed away on June 22, 2019. Our thoughts and…

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We are sorry to report Richard Clyde Turpin, 80, Retired Pipe-fitter, most recently of Emporia, Ks, passed away on May 21, 2019. Our…

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We are sorry to report Gary Carl Swenson, 66, Retired Pipefitter, most recently of Topeka, Ks, passed away on April 13, 2019. Our thoughts…

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We are sorry to report Andrew George Drysdale, 40, Pipefitter, most recently of Coffeyville, Ks, passed away on April 4, 2019. Our thoughts…

441 3rd Annual Bass Tournament – Sunday, June 2, 2019

441 will have it’s 3rd Annual Bass Tournament on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Martin Landing Marina. Sign up to be a Sponsor of Sign Up a Team.

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report Floyd Eugene “Gene” Garman, 83, Retired Steamfitter, most recently of Pittsburg, Ks, passed away on February 26,…

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We are sorry to report Carl Clinton Haley, 82, Retired Pipefitter, most recently of Derby, Ks, passed away on February 23, 2019. Our…

UA SCHOLARSHIP FUND APPLICATION

United Association Scholarship Trust Fund is gearing up for the 2019/2020 academic year scholarship awards. The fund benefits UA members and…

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report Steven L. Pierce, 64, Retired Pipefitter, most recently of Topeka, Ks, passed away on January 31, 2019. Our thoughts…

441 Kansas Golf Tournament 2019

441 Kansas Golf Tournament 2019, 4 Person Scramble on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report Dwayne Arthur Shook, 76, Retired Plumber, most recently of Peck, Ks, passed away on January 20, 2019. Our thoughts…

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We are sorry to report Harold Dean Fast, 76, Retired Plumber, most recently of Hutchinson, Ks, passed away on December 23, 2018. Our…

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We are sorry to report John Joseph Stuever, 89, Retired Plumber, most recently of Wichita, Ks, passed away on November 20, 2018. Our…

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We are sorry to report William Glen Lang, 64, Retired Pipefitter Refrigeration, most recently of Topeka, Ks, passed away on October 10,…

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We are sorry to report Roger D. Naylor, 74, Retired Pipefitter, most recently of Wichita, Ks, passed away on September 16, 2018. Our…

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We are sorry to report Vernon Charles Fox, 89, Retired Plumber, most recently of Valley Center, Ks, passed away on September 23, 2018. Our…

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We are sorry to report Robert Duane Aldrich, 88, Retired Plumber, most recently of Bucklin, Ks, passed away on September 28, 2018. Our…

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We are sorry to report Christopher Lee Clark, 29, Pipefitter, most recently of Oskaloosa, Ks, passed away on September 22, 2018. Our…

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We are sorry to report Roger Ray Chapman, 76, Retired Pipefitter/Welder, most recently of Solomon, Ks, passed away on September 19, 2018.…

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We are sorry to report Donald E. “Don” Pangburn, 83, Retired Pipefitter-Refrigeration, most recently of Lyons, Ks, passed away on August 10,…

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We are sorry to report John Joseph Fanello, 70, Retired Pipefitter, most recently of Derby, Ks, passed away on August 16, 2018. Our…

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We are sorry to report Keith E. Pinkston, 80, Retired Plumber, most recently of Wichita, Ks, passed away on August 17, 2018. Our thoughts…

Transeo (D.R.I.P. Program)

The D.R.I.P. program is a series of micro-lessons designed to teach leadership, professionalism, communication, and entrepreneurship to your…

441 Kansas Golf Tournament 2018

What: 4 Person Scramble Date: Saturday, July 28, 2018 Time: 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start/Scramble Format Place: Lake Shawnee…

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report Lynn Alan Potter, 64, Retired Plumber, residing in Augusta, Ks, passed away on June 29, 2018. Our thoughts and…

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We are sorry to report Darrell F. Ruttgen, 75, Retired Steamfitter, residing in Oswego, Ks, passed away on June 26, 2018. Send memorials to:…

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We are sorry to report Dennis H. Cunningham, 75, Retired Pipefitter, residing in Rose Hill, Ks, passed away on March 26, 2018. Our thoughts…

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We are sorry to report James (Red) D. Sturgeon, 91, Retired Steamfitter, residing in Girard, Ks, passed away on March 11, 2018. Our thoughts…

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We are sorry to report David Dean Kirkpatrick, 61, Retired Pipefitter Refrigeration, residing in Wichita, Ks, passed away on February 26,…

441 2nd Annual Bass Tournament – Sunday, June 10, 2018

441 will have it’s 2nd Annual Bass Tournament on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Stockton Lake, Missouri. Sign up to be a Sponsor or Sign up a…

UA Scholarship Fund Application

United Association Scholarship Trust Fund is gearing up for the 2018/2019 academic year scholarship awards. The fund benefits UA members and…

2017 Free Onsite Flu Vaccinations

Plumbers & Pipefitters Industry Plan of Kansas will be holding Onsite Flu Vaccinations for 441 members on Saturday, October 14th, 2017 in…

Union Member Death

We are sorry to report Harley Eugene Guy, 75, Retired Pipefitter, residing in Towanda, Ks, passed away on September 23, 2017. Our thoughts…