William E. Sales, Jr. (2 of 2)
April 14, 2011
(continued from Part 1)
As Bill begins his journey to Everlasting Life, he joins his mother, Gladys Louise (Priebe) Sales, who passed away when Bill was only twelve. Also preceding Bill are his father, William Edward Sales Sr., mother-in-law, Marcella Anne (Cernohaus) Rivard, brothers-in-law, Harold Sanford, Bob Gennrich, and Nick Riley.
Carrying on in Bill’s absence are his wife, Annette, his daughter, Lisa (Jim) Reimers, son, Will (Kendra) Sales, grandchildren, Amanda (Mike) Ramberg, Andrew Bradford, James Reimers, Anthony Hall, William E. Sales IV, and a baby girl due May 31, and great-grandchildren, Jeremiah Zigler and Caitlyn Ramberg.
His extended family includes his Aunt Mary Byerly, his siblings, Joyce (Gary) Shoeman, Sandra (Harold) Sanford, Janelle (Leroy) Tassin, Steve Sales, Mark (Sherry) Sales; half-sister, Pam (Nick) Riley; brothers-and-sisters-in-law, Catherine (Bob) Gennrich, John (Mary) Rivard, Yvonne Brown, Frank (Jan) Rivard, Marie (David) Garton, Rita (Dave) Swanson, Alice (Irv) Kooiman, Mary (Shane) Evans, Ed (Annette) Rivard, and Nancy (Tom Huppert) Rivard. Bill leaves a warehouse-sized crowd of nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Bill will be missed severely and remembered fondly by family, friends, colleagues and co-workers. His career, his projects, his hobbies, his passions, his generosity, his gifts, his humor, his commitment to his wife and family; all things he touched and all things that touched him, he did it big. He didn’t do anything half-way.
Bill joined the Catholic faith through the RCIA program in 2003. He was a member of All Saints Catholic Church, where he enjoyed serving as a Eucharistic Minister.
Bill’s Family will celebrate his life at All Saints Catholic Church located at 650 NE 52nd Avenue, Des Moines. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, from 4 to 7 p.m., with Prayer Service to take place at 6:30 p.m. The funeral mass will be held Wednesday, April 20, at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family would welcome gifts to one of two charitable organizations: IDEAS (Isodicentric 15 Exchange Advocacy & Support) or Kiwanis Miracle League of Des Moines.
Online condolences to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Gayle Landis
04/20/2011
I find it hard to express my sorrow for your loss. I only found out about this passing just today. My prayers are with you. May you find perhaps a little comfort knowing this Easter will be the best one yet for Bill. To share it with his Heavenly family is where is he now pain free and peacefully watching over all of you. Annette, I will keep you in my mind, heart and prayers. My sympathy to you and your entire family.
Gayle Landis
Paul Crawford
04/19/2011
Dear Will,
I am very sorry for your loss. Reads like your father left a good impression on everyone he met. Take care.
Paul Crawford
Marshalltown IA
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters
04/18/2011
Our deepest condolences to Bill's family at such a sad time. May the love of those around you and the love of God, help you through the days ahead.
He will surely be missed.
With sincere saddness,
All of your friends at Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters
Elia Rivera
04/18/2011
Forever grateful for the opportunity given to Melina's Mexican Salsa to be part of Hy-vee. Thank you Bill! Rest in peace.
Our condolences to the Sales Family from all of us at Melina's.