Richfield resident William James Ediger, 83, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Stanton County Hospital in Johnson.[it-exchange-member-content membership_ids=”485,313″]
The son of Cornilus Ediger and former Therasia Wedel, he was born April 1, 1930 in Beaver County, Ok.
August 12, 1955, James and Dorothy D. Brandes were married in Clayton, NM.
Mr. Ediger was a member of the Turpin Mennonite Church. Later, he became a member of the Richfield United Methodist Church. He enjoyed teaching his boys how to drive tractors and farm. Farming was a big part of his life and he was the best grandpa.
Survivors include wife Dorothy Edigar of Richfield; two sons, Donald Edigar and wife Lavon of Richfield and Howard Ediger and wife Tonya of Hennessey, Ok; two daughters, Annette Smith and husband Mark of Holcomb and Norma Jean Jasman and husband Joe of Anthem, Az; two sisters, Mildred Ormiston of Kismet and Connie Riddle of Clemente, Ca; his six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
James was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Camillo Joe.
Graveside services were Friday, April 19 at Richfield Cemetery under the direction of Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton.
A memorial has been established for Children’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951. [/it-exchange-member-content]