William E. Goss, age 89, passed away on February 14, 2017, in El Paso, Texas. He was born on November 9, 1927, in Pratt, Kansas. He graduated from St. John High School, University of Kansas, and University of Kansas School of Law. He was elected County Attorney of Stafford County, Kansas, from 1954-1960, and then practiced law in Stafford, Kansas, until his retirement in 2001. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force Reserves. On December 28, 1948, he married Patricia Colglazier in St. John, Kansas. She died on December 1, 1998. On July 7, 2001, he married Maria Esther Rodriguez in Rome, Italy. She survives. After retiring from law, William relocated to El Paso, Texas, and served the community by volunteering at University Medical Center and the Sheriff's Advisory Board. He enjoyed photography, world travel, and had a lifelong love of animals. He was preceded in death by his parents: Horton and Mary Mountain Goss; brother: Ed Goss; and beloved dog, Danny. Survivors include his children: Dr. Michael Goss, Dr. Patrick (Barbara) Goss, Mary Margaret (Clay) Collins; granddaughters: Kelsey Goss, Meg Collins, Kate Collins; and brother: Dr. Jerome (Lorraine) Goss. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 25, at 10:00 A.M. in St. Luke Catholic Church, El Paso, Texas. Burial will be at a later date in Stafford, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to your local Humane Society.