FOWLER – George W.F. (Bill) Harris, age 97, passed away Monday morning, April 13, 2026, at the Meade District Hospital, Meade, Kansas.

He was born at the family farmstead in rural Meade County, Kansas, the son of George L. and Lela (Marrs) Harris.  As a young boy, he attended school in Fowler, graduating from Fowler High School in 1946.  He later attended Kansas State University as a member of the track team.  After his time at Kansas State, he returned to rural Fowler and began his career as a farmer and rancher.

He was a member of the Fowler United Methodist Church, serving on several church committees, the Meade County Fair Board, the Fowler School Board, and the Fowler Nursing Home board of directors.  He enjoyed farming and ranching, cooking the meat for the Meade County Fair, playing cards, square dancing, fixing various items, watching family sporting events, water skiing, and spending time with his family and friends.

On August 17, 1950, he married Darlene Joan Middleswart at Fowler.   She precedes him in death on August 13, 2024.

He is survived by daughters, Dana Wurdeman and husband Tom of Overbrook, Kansas, DeAnn Eddy and husband Randy of Cedar Vale, Kansas; a son, David Harris and wife Lori of Newton, Kansas; a daughter-in-law, Brenda Harris of rural Fowler; grandchildren, Gabe, Greg, Garrett, Grant, Briana, Kristin, Jared, Hali, and Chelsea; eighteen great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

He is preceded in death by his wife; a son, George Daniel (Danny) Harris; a granddaughter, Leslie Wurdeman Riner; his parents; and a sister, LaVetta McManamon.

A celebration of Bill's life will be held at a later date.  In accordance to his request, cremation has taken place.  Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade, has been entrusted with these arrangements.

The family would welcome memorials to the Fowler Fire Department or the charity of the donor's choice in care of the funeral home.