William "Bill" G Hynek, Jr.

William "Bill" G. Hynek, Jr., age 65, of Manhattan, Kansas, died Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Washington, Kansas.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, October 15, at Morrowville Cemetery.

Bill was born March 24, 1961, in Washington, Kansas, to William and Patricia (Mooren) Hynek. He graduated from North Central High School in 1979 and later attended Beloit Vocational Technical School, where he earned a certificate in plumbing, heating and air conditioning.

After working various jobs, Bill moved to Manhattan, Kansas, where he began a 38-year career at Kansas State University. He started as a custodian before transferring to the university's power plant and eventually working as a plumber at the Veterinary Medical Center, where he completed his career.

Bill was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time in nature. He was a member of the Kaw Valley Muzzle Loaders. Bill took particular delight in entertaining his nieces and nephews by blowing up stuffed animals, creating memories they will always cherish.

He was preceded in death by his parents; maternal grandparents, Lloyd and Alfreda Mooren; paternal grandparents, William and Nora Hynek; and several aunts and uncles.

Survivors include his brothers, Todd (Teresa) Hynek of Morrowville, Kansas, and Darin (Laura McNaughton) Hynek of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; stepsisters, Charlotte (Wyatt) Engleman of Nathrop, Colorado, and Charlene (Bill) Wilhelm of Sabetha, Kansas; stepbrother, LaVern (Chris) Durst of Kansas City, Missouri; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and special friends, Jeffrey and Susan Jones of Manhattan, Kansas, and Troy Jones of Arvada, Colorado.

A memorial fund has been established and will be designated later. Contributions may be sent in care of Ward Funeral Home, P.O. Box 157, Washington, KS 66968