William Weller

Bill Weller, 72, was born on August 12, 1939, to A. Wallace and Dorothy Weller. He was a graduate of East High in '57. He went on to earn a degree from Grand View College in '59 and a bachelor’s degree from Drake in '68. Upon graduation, Bill worked as a computer programmer and systems analyst for many years.

Bill had a great love for travel, the outdoors and photography, taking the opportunity to combine them anytime he could. He often visited friends and family in Florida, Colorado, and New Mexico. He loved to work in his garden in Rising Sun and have friends and family over for cookouts and campfires. He also liked hunting and fishing, with his son and grandson, at his cabin in Missouri. Bill was a faithful member of AA, attending meetings all over central Iowa, for nearly 45 years. Bill passed, while in the care of the Bright Kavanagh House and his loving family, on Friday, July 6th, 2012.

Visitation will be held at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, on Monday evening July 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Marquisville UMC, 5345 NE 14th Street in Des Moines, on Tuesday, July 10th, 2012 at 10 a.m.

Bill is survived by his son, Chuck (Joleen) Weller; grandson, Koty Weller; niece, Suzaine (Roger) Gullion; nephews, Sean and Joel Burke; longtime friend, Candy Meier; as well as many, loving, extended family and close friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Susan; and his son, Darold Jr.

Memorial contributions may be made to Marquisville UMC in loving memory of Bill.

Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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