Bill was born September 12, 1932 in Jane, Missouri. He Elaine were married 41 years and enjoyed traveling after retirement. They sold their home in Freistatt, Missouri and moved to Cottonwood, Arizona for a few years. They dearly loved it there but decided to move back to Missouri. They bought a house in Purdy, Missouri where they lived for several years until they sold their home in 2014 and moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma to be closer to their children due to health issues. Survivors include wife, Elaine,of the home, sons Don Cole wife Lisa of Verona Missouri, James Cole, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, daughters Sue Barnett husband Jay and Bev McKnight husband Jerry, both of Tulsa, Oklahoma. 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, brothers Darrell, Marcell, Dean, and Bob Cole, sisters Ann Thrall and Kay Meyer along with many nieces and nephews. Bill was a dear husband, wonderful father and good friend. He will be missed by all. Service: 11/28/2015 00:00 11:00am St. John Lutheran Church Monett, Missouri