William L. Schlotterbeck
December 12, 2015
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William (Bill) Lester Schlotterbeck, 91, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines. The family will greet friends Tuesday, December 15th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue. Services will be held Wednesday, December 16th at 10:00 a.m. Burial with military honors will take place at Resthaven Cemetery following the service.
Bill was born September 24, 1924, in Des Moines, IA. He was raised on Des Moines’ eastside where he met and married his wife, Virginia Harris. Bill and Virginia celebrated 71 years of marriage before her death in 2013.
Bill was a Marine Corps Aviator during World War II, serving in the Pacific. Upon his return, he entered the grocery business, retiring as a meat specialist for Super Valu.
Bill was passionate about golf. He was an active member of the Ankeny Golf and Country Club for 30 years. During his golf career, Bill had the pleasure of making 2 holes-in-one. Bill was also very proud of his 40 years of sobriety.
Bill is survived by his children, Bonnie (Terry) Gilchrist and Paul (Patty) Schlotterbeck; daughter-in-law, Lynda; four grandchildren, Jeff (Carrie) Gilchrist, Jennie Gilchrist, Jodie (Donovan) Schlotterbeck, and Tracie (Dan) Johnston; and six great-grandchildren, Jaren, Macie, Caitlin, Lina, Nathan and Hunter. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Virginia; his children, Billy, Peggy, and Jeffrey; and a granddaughter, Jessica Schlotterbeck.
The family would like to thank Dr. Nordstrom, UnityPoint Hospice, Deerfield Senior Living, and Spring Valley in Perry, IA for their exceptional care of Bill.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Don and Drue Cavanaugh
12/18/2015
Bonnie, So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Please extend our heartfelt sympathies to Jeff and Jennie as well. Peace to all.
Lou Nicolella
12/15/2015
Paul I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Lou and Cathy
Julie Augspurger
12/14/2015
We are so sorry about the passing of your father. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time. It is never easy to say goodbye.
Steve, Julie, Claire and Katie
Joe & Stephanie Gimmarro
12/14/2015
Paul,
Our Prayers and blessings go out to you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Joe
Jerry and Marilynn Wadden
12/14/2015
Bill was a wonderful neighbor who had seen a lot in his life. He was a World War II veteran, parent and grandparent of children who died of cystic fibrosis, and, somehow, a survivor of it all. He was always the first to come up with a clever quip or harmless joke. He was a hard worker well into his 70s, and he adored his wife and children. We will remember Bill's friendly and upbeat disposition.