William J. "Bill" Scheibmeir, 80, of rural Piqua, Kansas, died Fri., Feb. 26, 2016, at the Moran Manor. Bill was born Nov. 8, 1935, at rural Piqua, the son of Herman Joseph and May Christina (Henson) Scheibmeir. He grew up on the farm at Neosho Falls and graduated from Neosho Falls High School and helped on the family farm. Bill enjoyed beekeeping, playing the piano - especially ragtime, and was a member of the Kansas Fiddler''s and Pickers Association. He is survived by his brother, Paul Scheibmeir and wife, Deb of Iola, KS and nephew and niece, Joseph Scheibmeir and Megan Scheibmeir of Iola. Numerous cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016, at the Waugh-Yokum and Friskel Memorial Chapel in Iola, with visitation to follow. Inurnment will be in the Yates Center Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (ACARF) and may be left with the funeral home. To leave a condolence online, go to www.iolafuneral.com.