DEXTER -- William B. Sarratt, 82, of Dexter died Monday, April 19, 1999, at his home.

He was born Feb. 13, 1917, in Atoka, Okla., son of Henry Franklin and Dora Freeman Sarratt. He and Minnie A. Davis were married Oct. 22, 1938, in Custer, S.D.

Sarratt lived at Bernie from 1978-96, moved to Gillette, Wyo., and came to Dexter in March 1999.

He was retired from the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the Eagles Aerie.

Survivors include two sons, Les Oedekoven of Billings, Mont., Jack Sarratt of Dexter; three brothers, Homer and Chuck Sarratt of California, Art Sarratt of Oklahoma; two sisters, Velma Brewer of California, Gladys Brown of Oklahoma; 22 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son and a daughter.

Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bernie Cemetery in Bernie. The Rev. Dan Hargrave will officiate.

Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.