DODGE CITY – R.W. "Bill" Hatfield, 83 died, Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Southwind of Spearville.

He was born January 23, 1940, in Spearville, Kansas the son of Frary and Marcille (Hartsock) Hatfield. He graduated from Kinsley High School in 1957 and then went on to attend The University of Kansas. On August 24, 1961, he married his 8th-grade sweetheart, Connie Ogden in Kinsley, Kansas. Bill earned his Doctorate in Pharmacy from The University of Kansas graduating in 1963.

Bill was co-owner of The Prescription Center & Gift Gallery in Dodge City. He was a member of ACBL (American Contract Bridge League) and a Life Master in Duplicate Bridge. He was also a member of St. Cornelius Episcopal Church serving on the vestry board, as well as serving on the Senior Center Board in Dodge City.

Bill loved to garden, landscape, and travel and he was a diehard KU fan. If you knew Bill, you knew he had a witty response to anything you said. He loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and grandpups. When time allowed, he and his family relaxed at their cabin in Colorado.

Survivors include his wife Connie, Dodge City; 2 sons, William "Billy" Hatfield and wife Lynnette, Basehor, Kansas, and Dr. Robert "Bob" Hatfield and wife Ashley, Dodge City; a sister, Connie Skelton, Larned, Kansas; 3 grandchildren, Allison Pierce and husband Brock, Amanda Stefan, and husband Garrett and Payson Hatfield; and 2 great-grandchildren, Bryce O. Pierce and Waverly A. Stefan.

His parents and a granddaughter, Emily (Hatfield) Hanley, preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from noon to 7:00 pm with family present from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City, Kansas. Funeral Service will be Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 10:30 am at Ziegler Funeral Chapel with Fr. John Seatvet presiding. Cremation will follow the service, and inurnment will be held at a later date in Hillside Cemetery, Kinsley, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Minneola District Hospital, Hospice of the Prairie, or Dodge City Senior Center all in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.