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William W. Bill Rardin, 79, of Topeka, died March 17, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 9, 1929 the son of Charles J. and LaDema E. (Williams) Rardin. Bill graduated from Estherville High School in Estherville, Iowa and attended the University of Iowa. He retired on December 1, 1994 from the State of Kansas where he was employed for 14 years. Previously he had worked as an Electronics Repairman for Ed Marlings Store for 20 years. Bill was an avid reader and a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council #4254 at the church. He married Mary E. Welch at Assumption Church on September 22, 1951. She survives of the home. Bill is also survived by his seven children; Mary L. Rardin, OSB, M.D. of Atchison, Edward C. Rardin of Topeka, Catherine A. Colpitts of Topeka, Joseph M. Rardin and wife Susan of Flower Mound, TX, Margaret Peggy Brown of Lewisville, TX, Jane A. Gallion of Topeka, and Anne E. Davis of Overland Park, KS, two brothers, Arthur E. Swanson of Pine Ridge, PA, and Jack W. Rardin of Topeka, ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Mr. Rardin will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Thursday after 2:00 p.m. where a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus Council #4254 Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church or to the charity of the donors choice and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603. Online condolences to www.brennanmathenafh.com. William W. Bill Rardin

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Mar. 19, 2009.

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Patrick McGuire

March 29, 2009

Dear Peggy and the rest of the Rardin Family,
We were so busy with mom's funeral on that Friday that we did not realize until later that Mr. Rardin's funeral was the same day. Most Pure Heart and Topeka lost two wonderful people in the same week. We are all better from having had them as part of our lives. We can only hope to continue living as they taught and showed us. Please accept the condolences from all us.

Pat, Sharon, Tim & Margaret McGuire

George Williams

March 21, 2009

We are out of town and just read out email. Sorry to hear of your loss and wish we could have been there for the services. Will miss seeing your dad/husband at church ane the polling place.
George and Patricia Williams.

Jean Pheasant-Partain

March 20, 2009

Dear Anne and Family,
I am sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose a parent, I know your Dad was loved and will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to have known him. He treated me like one of the family, he will never be far from my memories.
My prayers are with you Anne and all of your family.
Jean Pheasant-Partain

Rick Lane

March 19, 2009

Deepest sympathy to Jane and all the Rardin family. At this time of grieving may God's love and your assurance of life everafter lift your hearts with the knowledge that , while seperated from your loved one, you will someday be united again in paradise.

Dona De Backer Nordstrom

March 19, 2009

Mrs. Rardin, Mary, Ed,Kathy, Joe,Peg, Jane and Anne. So sorry to here about Mr. Rardin and your loss. Mr. Rardin was always someone you could count on at MPH. Mrs. Rardin you may remember Mrs. DeBacker asking William to do things, help, anything possible
- he would always do it. My mother and father always thought so highly of the Rardin family. The Rardin family was early at MPH and continued to do great things.
Thinking and praying for all of you and your father, Mr. Rardin.
Dona DeBacker Nordstrom

Bill & Irma Hund

March 19, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We are sorry that we can't attend the wake or funeral since we are out of state for spring break.

Claudia Perney

March 19, 2009

Cathy, Ed, and family-sorry to see the news about your dad, and we are all thinking of you at this time.

Charlotte McCall

March 19, 2009

This message is for the entire Rardin Family:

Your father will greatly be missed amongst the Most Pure Heart of Mary Church's congregation, especially the 4pm mass. It is my prayer that you seek the Holy Spirit, our Comforter, and He will soothe you deeply and lovingly. You remain on my heart and in my prayers. God bless you, one and all.

Vicki Fulmer

March 19, 2009

Mrs. Rardin, Cathy, Ed and the rest of the Rardin family, We are so sorry for your loss. You are such a wonderful Christian family. I had missed not seeing you the last couple weeks in the front row and had no idea it was so bad. Your husband/dad was a wonderful caring person who will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Ed and Vicki (Bernica) Fulmer

Jim & Sarah Williamson

March 19, 2009

Ed -- May Bill be as free as the wind, as soft as sheeps’ wool, and as straight as an arrow that he may journey into the heart of God.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom and your entire family. Beannachd Dia dhuit.

Sandy Lee

March 19, 2009

Mary and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Mary, I remember those years I worked for you...how Bill would arrive at your office after finishing his day at the State. He always came in and greeted everyone with his sweet gentle smile, then would disappear quietly into a corner of your office with a book to patiently wait until your work day was finished. He was so quiet sometimes I would almost forget he was there!
Remember, even though our loved ones leave us, they always live on in the memories we hold dear in our hearts. May those memories, your strong faith, family and friends help you through this difficult time. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Laura Rose

March 19, 2009

Jane & family
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts & Prayers.

Susan Swalwell

March 19, 2009

To the Rardin family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that your father and family will be lifted up in prayer by many. I will miss him in the front row at Mass...taking such good care of your Mom...

May God's grace help you through this difficult time.

Love and prayers,

Dorothea Krivenko

March 19, 2009

Cathy and Ed, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cindy Thomas

March 19, 2009

Cathy, Sorry to hear of your loss, I rememeber this thought and it gets me through "He is not suffuring anymore and is at peace. Remember the good times you had with him and forget the bad times.

Beverly A. Robards

March 19, 2009

To the entire family of Mr.Rardin;I'm- -sorry to hear of,Mr.Radins'death;I- -always would see them both every-
-Sat.@4:00 Holy Mass/Church so,I'm
-going to really miss seeing him come
-in the door with his wife.Mr.Rardin- -probably didn't know me very well- -but,I sure knew him and,his wife;I'll -always remember the struggle he's-
-had with the same thing my Uncle- -Chuck had when he died 3 years'- - -ago and,I'm so sorry to learn of,Mr.
-Rardins'passing away;he was a true
-devoted member of,The Most Holy- -Catholic Church and,I'm sure he'll- -be terribly missed for a long time;I- -will most definetely say a prayer for-
-Mr.Rardin a little today;I wish your-
-entire family my most deepest sym-
-pathy and,may The Blessed Virgin- - -Mother Mary,Most Holy and,Her- - -Most Holy Son,Our Most Holy Lord- -Jesus and,good and,Holy St.Joseph
-surround you all in thier love;peace-
-to you all and,have hope in a new- -tommorrow and,it's tranquilty,too.-


-With God's Love;-

-In most deepest sympathy;-


-Beverly A.Robards;-

-Member/Parishioner;Most Pure- - - -Heart of Mary,Holy Catholic Church
-/Parish,Topeka,Ks.;classical pianist- -42 years',most locally;graduate;- - -Topeka High School;class of,1977;-
-42 years',Brooktree condos.'resident
-.-

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