William John "BJ" Rubadeau, 43, of Udall, Kansas, passed away Saturday morning, November 2, 2013, at William Newton Hospital in Winfield.

Born September 30, 1970, in Winfield, Kansas, he was the son of George C. and Doris E. (Kessler) Rubadeau. He was raised and received his early education in Udall, attending Udall schools from Kindergarten through the sixth grade. He moved with his family to Olathe, Kansas on Memorial Day weekend in 1984. William graduated from Olathe North High School in 1991 with a class of over 400 students.

William returned to Udall in December of 2009 and began working at Aerospace Logistics Services, a contractor with Beechcraft in Wichita, Kansas. He enjoyed watching the Kansas City Chiefs football games, and especially enjoyed spending time with his son, Brandon.

His family includes:
His son: Brandon Rubadeau of Basehor;
His parents: George and Doris Rubadeau of Udall;
His sister: Lorie Wing and husband, Will of Olathe;
His uncle: Richard Rubadeau and wife, Nancy of Dorset, VT; and
Many aunts and cousins.

William was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, George and Hazel Rubadeau, his maternal grandmother, Norma Kindler, his uncles, Geren Kessler, Robert Kessler, and Frank De Fisher, and his aunt Phyllis Hopkins.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, November 7, 2013, at the Udall Church of the Nazarene. Interment will follow at the Udall Cemetery. Friends may call at Miles Funeral Service in Winfield on Wednesday, evening, November 6, 2013 from 4 to 8 P.M., the family will greet visitors from 6 to 8 that evening.

A Memorial has been established in William's name for his son's education. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.