Joseph S. Fuller, 87, Freedom House at Air Force Village II, San Antonio, TX formerly of Hays, Kansas, passed away on June 20, 2014.

Joe was born in Little River, KS on June 12, 1927 to John and Doris Stoughton Fuller.

Joe was married to Beth Moss on June 1, 1947; they were married for 37 years. After Beth’s death in 1984, Joe married Fern Wilhelm in 1986, they were married for 28 years until her passing on June 6, 2014.

Joe worked as VP of Sales for Pepsi Cola for 32 years and sold real estate for Dean Ellner of Hays for 17 years.  He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, remodeling houses and polka dancing.  He was also actively involved in the First United Methodist Church, Cancer Counsel of Ellis County, Sunflower Polka Club, American Legion Post 173, 40 & 8, VFW Post 3184, Masonic Lodge, all of Hays, Ks.; ISIS Shrine of Salina and FOE.  Joe served in the US Navy during WWII.

Joe is survived by his children Patty Cobb of Sanborn, IA, Carol Marben and husband Ron of Carlsbad, CA , Larry Fuller and wife Sharie of San Antonio, TX, Rita Coker of Waco, TX and Jana Fuller Ward of Casa Grande, AZ. 8 grandchildren, 4 great grand children, 1 brother Stephen Fuller, Richmond, Virginia; 3 Sisters, Marilyn LaRue Wall, Green Valley, Az., Sharon Roelfs, McPherson, KS, Judy Speer, Mineral, Virginia; 11 Nieces, 7 Nephews.

Joe is preceded in death by his wife Beth Fuller, second wife Fern Fuller, Parents, 2 Sisters Nadine Fuller and Mary Virginia Wothe;  6 Brothers, Howard, Paul, Bernard, Glenn, John & Kenneth LaVerne Fuller .
The funeral service will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, June 27, 2014 at the United Methodist Church, Little River, KS., Rev. Marvin Ewertt officiating.  Burial will be in Bean Memorial Cemetery, Little River with Masonic Graveside Rites and Military Honors by the U.S. Navy.

Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons with family present. Memorials suggested to Cancer Counsel of Ellis County care of Birzer Funeral Home of Lyons, KS.