Edmund R. Billinger, 94, died October 23, 2011 at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas. He was born September 17, 1917 at St. Peter, Kansas, the son of Joseph P. and Clara (Riedel) Billinger. He married Bette M. Alt April 10, 1942 in Washington. A Hoisington resident for three weeks, coming from Denver, Colorado, Mr. Billinger owned and auto body shop, retiring in 1980. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He loved fishing in Wyoming with his nephew and friends. Survivors include his wife, Bette M. Billinger, of the home; three sisters: Clementine Shives, Hoisington; Barbara Knoll, Derby, Kansas; and Rosie Fabricius, Great Bend, Kansas; and many nieces, nephews and long-time friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charlie Billinger and Alvin Billinger; and one sister, Mary Miller. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Bryant Funeral Home. Father Reginald A. Urban will officiate. Burial will be in Golden Belt Cemetery with military rites by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Clara Barton Foundation, in care of the funeral home.