William Ray Puls was born September 18, 1946, in Harper, Kansas. Son of Mark and Doris Fox Puls. He graduated from Anthony High School, where he excelled in sports, in 1964. Bill attended Pittsburg State University and Wichita State University on track and cross country scholarships.

On December 18, 1965, Bill married the love of his life, Janie Lynn Coon. To this union, three children were born. Bill worked in various occupations until they moved to Enid in 1971 for Gold Spot Dairy, eventually being promoted to general manager of the plant. After the closing of Gold Spot, Bill remained with AMPI and relocated to Arlington, Texas. In 1998, Bill retired, and they moved back to Enid. Since Bill could never sit still, retirement was not an option. He worked for the census bureau, Star Tek, Jumbo's, and most recently, Enid Wheatheart Nutrition.

Bill loved watching and going to all his kids and grandkids activities. Bill was always there to help family and friends in need. He enjoyed working in his yard, watching all types of sports, fishing, spending time with his family, and spoiling his grandkids. Bill did not enjoy Janie criticizing his driving.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Gary, and niece Erin Puls.

Bill will be deeply missed by his wife of 57 years, 3 children, JaRae Puls of Enid, LyNae Craig of Enid, Brian and wife Buffy Puls of Rock Hill, South Carolina, two grandchildren, Jillian Craig and Chase Puls. Brothers Robert and wife Lynn of Abilene, Texas, Dennis and wife Linda of Durango, Colorado, sister-in-law, Marilyn Puls, and several nieces, nephews, friends Bob and Earlene Shelton, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Ladusau Evans Funeral Home, 2800 N Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703.

Graveside service 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Forest Park Cemetery in Anthony, Kansas with Mike Cather officiating under the direction of Prairie Rose Funeral Home, 602 E. Main St., Anthony, KS 67003.

Visitation with the family will follow the graveside service at Plains State Bank Community Room, corner of Main and Bluff, Anthony, Kansas.