William "Bill" J. Wellshear, 85, of Wichita, passed away Dec. 24, 2019.

He was born Nov. 11, 1934, in Lincoln, Neb. He was the former owner of Bill's Charcoal Grill.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles, Robert and Richard. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Judy; daughters Dodie Wellshear (Dennis Jones) of Topeka, Cheryle (Jim) Hill of Kremlin, Okla., Cassie Williams of Enid, Okla., and Amy Hillrich of Yucaipa, Calif.; son Ryan Wellshear of Yucaipa; stepdaughter Lisa (Chris) Strunk of Valley Center; stepson Joseph Cox of Philadelphia; seven grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 3 at Baker Funeral Home in Valley Center. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com.