Bill Slous, 80, died January 24, 2011 at Springfield, Missouri. He was born May 15, 1930 at Greenup County, Kentucky, the son of John and Mary (Smith) Sloas. He married Rita Hochanadel October 1, 1952 at Hoisington, Kansas. A Springfield resident, coming from Hoisington, Mr. Slous worked in the Kansas oilfields and for Marlette Mobile Homes in Great Bend for twenty-five years. He was a United States Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife, Rita Slous of the home; five sons: Douglas Slous and Michael Slous, both of Springfield; Robert Slous and wife Tracey, Branson, Missouri; Scott Slous and wife Karen, Wichita, Kansas; and Dan Slous and wife Heather, Salida, Colorado; two daughters: Susan Slous, Springfield; and Nita Brack, Tuscan, Arizona; two sisters: Karen Risner and Christine Rose; two brothers: John Sloas and Lewis Sloas; seventeen grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Sally; one infant brother; and one son, Mark. Vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2011 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 29, 2011 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington. Father Dwight Birket will be celebrant. Inurnment will be in Hoisington Cemetery with military graveside rites by VFW Post #7248 and American Legion Post #286. Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2011 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the American Heart Association, in care of the funeral home.