William W. Montis

Monte was born on December 4, 1929 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Harold and Cecil (Fulmer) Montis. Even at the age of 88 and after living in several different places Sioux Falls would always be home to him. On the evening of March the 8th, 2018 he passed at Garden Terrace in Overland Park, Kansas.

Monte was a natural salesman never having met a stranger in his life. Monte worked for a variety of different companies such as Shasta Beverage, Cadbury-Mondelez International, Fairmont Foods, and Balls Price Chopper there wasn’t a product he couldn’t sell! He had a passion for driving and could always figure out the longest route so he could be behind the wheel a little longer. You could find him out on the golf course (his favorite sport) or hunting and fishing in his spare time. He loved visiting in South Dakota and seeing the scenic Black Hills. He remained a member of the Sioux Falls American Legion and the Shriner’s in Topeka.

On May 11, 1963 Monte married the love of his life Frances (Fran) Marie Ceck in South Dakota. They had a beautiful 55 year marriage and raised a beautiful family. Monte leaves behind, his beloved wife, Fran of Shawnee, Kansas, his children: Douglas Montis and partner, Chloeann Newhouse, Pam Dubin and husband Richard, Jan Montis and partner Karen Sato, and William Montis Jr. and partner Chris Larsen. He had seven grandchildren: Sara Ellis, Douglas Montis, Jerome Dubin, Amanda Soper, Megan Lumb, Danielle Mia, and John Larsen along with seven great grandchildren. Monte also leaves behind his brother, James Montis.

The family requests in lieu of flowers that donates be made to the ALZ Association, 3846 West 75th Street, Prairie Village, Kansas 66208