William G. Kirkpatrick, 81, of Grabill, IN passed away Monday, Aug. 28, 2017 in Ft. Wayne, IN. He retired from Chrysler Corp. in 1996. Following his retirement, he was employed at Grabill Cabinet Factory and as a greater at Meijer's. William was born April 30, 1936 at Frankfort, IN, the son of Wesley and Hazel Finney Kirkpatrick. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Mary Gaskill Kirkpatrick and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Good; a brother, Robert Kirkpatrick and his wife's parents, Lawrence E. and Ruth I. Goekler Gaskill. He was a member of the Grabill Missionary Church and will be remembered as a gentle and kind man who loved to laugh and joke. Following services in Gabrill on Saturday, Sept. 2nd a graveside service will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, Sept. 5 in the Marshall Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by Clark County Post #90 and VFW Post #5975. Visitation will be 10:00 AM to 10:50 AM Tuesday at Pearce Funeral Home. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Grabill Missionary Church.