The Topeka Daily Capital Thursday February 25, 1954 William Happe. William HAPPE, 71, former Topekan, died Wednesday at his home in Mission, Kan. He was born April 9, 1882, in Carroll County, Iowa, and moved to Topeka when he was a boy. He was a Santa Fe employee several years. Later, he became associated with the Consumers Sand Co. and was superintendent of the plant for 20 years. In 1935 he moved to Mission, Kan., and founded his own company. He was married June 6, 1901, to Miss Maude CAWKER of Topeka, a sister of William J. CAWKER, fire chief. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, William C. HAPPE of Topeka, and Raymond F. HAPPE of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Tressa FISHER of Mission, Kan.; three sisters, Mrs. Tressa FISH, Mrs. C.E. SNEDEKER and Mrs. Margaret KEARNEY, all of Topeka, and one grandchild. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery.