Bill Achatz will celebrate his 90th birthday on Feb. 4, with a card shower.  

Bill was born in rural Ellinwood. He served in the US Navy from 1948 to 1953. He moved to Odessa, Texas in 1956 to follow his career. Bill retired from a career in heavy industrial construction in 1994 and returned to his hometown of Ellinwood. He and his wife Charlene have two daughters, Nancy Achatz of Ellinwood, Nanette (Paul) McLean of Saline, Mich. and a son, David (Judy) Achatz of Arvada, Colo.; three grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

Cards may be sent to P.O. Box 3, Ellinwood Ks. 67526.