Firefighter William Francis Brinza III, age 64, of the Cowskin Fire Department, died on May 12, 2018, after suffering a medical emergency shortly after arriving on scene at a structure fire.

For many years, he served as a sheriff in Wyandotte County.

He was known for his skills in fixing almost anything and especially loved working on and fixing boats. He also enjoyed fishing.

He is survived by wife, Bonnie; his daughters, Kristin Brinza, Valarie (Lorenzo) Lopez, and Jessica Parker; and his grandchildren.