William "Bill" Berryman, 68, died May 12, 2013 at his home in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born October 31, 1944 at Newton, Kansas, the son of William Golden "Bo" and Molly Nelvina (Hill) Berryman. He married Victoria Kay Shoemaker March 9, 1965 at Newton. He began working as a lineman in 1965 for Central Kansas Electric Cooperative, which then became Midwest Energy. He climbed the ranks as serviceman, staking engineer, and community representative with Midwest Energy, retiring in 2008 after forty-two years of service. He was a Great Bend resident since 1965, coming from Newton. Mr. Berryman was a member of First Presbyterian Church, StoneRidge Golf Club, Golden Belt Community Foundation Board of Directors, Cougar Booster Club, Panther Booster Club, and 4th of July Committee. He served on the board and was an ambassador for Great Bend Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development, was co-chairman of the 3i Show in Great Bend, served on the Great Bend City Council, and was named Citizen of the Year in 2006. Survivors include his wife, Vicki Berryman, of the home; one son, William Layne Berryman, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; one daughter, Darci Reneé Berryman Blum, Manhattan, Kansas; three grandchildren: Jotni Berryman Pankey, Kialy Berryman, and Jaedyn Berryman; one great-grandchild, Coranda Pankey; and dog, Velvet. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at First Presbyterian Church, 2400 Washington, Great Bend. The Reverend Dr. Scott V. Solether will officiate. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to First Presbyterian Church or Kans for Kids, in care of the funeral home.