Mr. William Frederick Priesmeyer, Jr., 88, passed away Monday morning, December 18, 2023, at his home in Lebanon, Indiana. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 30, 1935, a son of the late William F. Priesmeyer, Sr. and Marie Ann (Witte) Priesmeyer.

On March 2, 1957, he was married to Dolores Fern (Vitale) Priesmeyer in St. Louis, Missouri. She preceded him in death just twelve days ago on December 6.

William was a graduate of McBride High School in St. Louis and then went on and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy. William served is country honorably in the US Army from 1954 to 1956. During that time awarded the Army of Occupation Medal (Germany) and a Good Conduct Medal. He worked as a Metallurgic Engineer

He attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lebanon and St. Gregory Catholic Church in St. Ann, Missouri. William became a deacon at Holy Trinity Parish Church in St. Ann, Missouri. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and American Foundrymen Society.

A man who lived an ordinary life in an extraordinary way. A lover of life, his wife, family, friends, the Catholic Church, taking kids, grandkids, and great grandkids on adventures to the zoo, fishing, golfing, etc. and lest we forget DANCING. He loved to dance, especially with mom. They could always be found on the dance floor "cutting the rug." Truly a fully dimensional man of deep faith, long on integrity with a wide embracing love for all. You will be missed, but your legacy lives on in us.

He is survived by his son, Bill (Debbie) Priesmeyer; daughters, Judy (Jim) Moloy and Geralyn (Mike) Humphrey; grandchildren, Mandy Elliot, Amy Lake, Dusty Moloy, Angie Scaringe, Maggie Green, Abby Lokits, Ryan Priesmeyer, and Emily Humphrey; and great grandchildren, Jack Elliot, Char Elliot, Cece Lake, Louie Lake, Frances Lake, Vivian Moloy, Finley Moloy, Liam West, John Henry Lokits, Meredith Lokits, Pierce Green, and Henry Green.

In addition to his parents and his beloved wife, Bill was preceded in death by a grandson, Tyler Humphrey; his brother, Robert Charles Priesmeyer; and his sister-in-law, Mary Anne Priesmeyer.

A Funeral Mass is planned for 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at St Joseph Catholic Church, 319 East South Street, in Lebanon, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Interment will follow services at Salem Cemetery in Zionsville. Myers Mortuary has been entrusted with his arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent in his memory to CrownPointe Assisted Living, Activities Program, 610 Crown Pointe Dr, Lebanon, Indiana 46052.