William “Bill” Jewel Foley, II, passed away on November 7, 2026, at his home in Salina, Kansas. He was born on November 12, 1952, to Betty (Wilkins) and Bill Foley in Atchison, Kansas, where he enjoyed a “Leave It To Beaver” style childhood. He was a Boy Scout and achieved rank of Eagle Scout, which fueled his love for the outdoor life and camping.

He graduated from Atchison High School in 1971 and received his first BS in 1975 in Journalism and Mass Communications from Kansas State University. After a year of working in radio sales and broadcasting at St. Joseph, Missouri, and Garden City, Kansas, he returned to K-State to earn a BS in Milling Science and Management in 1982.

Bill was employed in the flour milling industry for 40 years, starting in the K-State experimental milling laboratory. He worked at flour mills in Wichita, Carthage, Missouri, and Mt. Vernon, Indiana. He was employed for 22 years as a project engineer at ADM Milling Company, Salina, until his retirement in 2017.

Bill loved his years at K-State where he met Cindy Bieker, his surviving wife of 51 years. They were married in Manhattan, Kansas, at St. Isidore’s Catholic Church. Bill was a proud father of two daughters, Amanda Tibbits (Kevin), Salina, and Kathryn “Katie” Pratt (Tim), Lenexa, Kansas. He is survived by these daughters and five grandsons: Zackary (Emma), Henry and Oliver Tibbits; and Simon and Graham Pratt. Other survivors include a brother, Bob (Deb) Foley, Bonner Springs, Kansas, and too-many-to- count nieces and nephews. Also surviving is a furry feline child named Sam who adopted Bill when he was on a daily walk 13 years ago. Bill was preceded in death by his parents.

The family wishes to express special thanks to the Salina police officers and EMTs who were on duty in the early hours on a Saturday morning. Their quickness to respond, diligent service and kindness was greatly appreciated.

A private family celebration of life is planned for a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Great Plains SPCA, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th St., Salina, Kansas, 67401.