Rufus P. Fimple, 93, died June 26, 2014 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, Kansas. He was born March 3, 1921 at Bacca County, Colorado, the son of James Robert and Levree (King) Fimple. He married La Wanda Mae Warren July 20, 1943 at Sterling, Kansas. She died October 7, 1992. He married Phyllis E. (St. Clair) Ankerholz January 15, 1994 at Great Bend, Kansas. She died November 27, 2013. He was a loan officer for First National Bank, until retirement in Great Bend. Mr. Fimple was a lifetime Great Bend resident coming from Sterling, Kansas. He was an United States Army Air Force veteran, serving during World War II. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 180, BPO Elks Lodge #1127, and Great Bend Petroleum Club, all of Great Bend. Survivors include two sons: Bob Fimple and his wife Karla, Wichita, Kansas, and Andy Fimple, Great Bend, Kansas; one sister, Viola M. Harrison of Sterling, Kansas and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, James R. Fimple. A Graveside Memorial Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Great Bend Cemetery in Great Bend with Military Honors provided by Fort Riley Honor Guard. The Reverend Lennie Maxwell will be officiating. Inurnment will be at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials are requested to American Diabetes Association or Barton Community College Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.