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JOHANNINGMEIER, William Mr. William Henry Johanningmeier, Jr., 64, of LaGrange died Thursday, May 17, 2012 at West Georgia Medical Center. Mr. Johanningmeier was born February 2, 1948 in Jersey City, NJ, son of the late William Henry Johanningmeier, Sr. and Helen Veronica Stevens Johanningmeier. He was a graduate of St. Pius X in Atlanta, GA and Georgia State University. He had lived in LaGrange for the past 32 years and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Lanett, AL. Mr. Johanningmeier was employed as a supervisor for New Ventures before retiring. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Susan Motz Johanningmeier; daughter and son-in-law, Shannon and Chad Wolff; three sons, Fredrick Johanningmeier, Paul Johanningmeier, and James Johanningmeier; 3 sisters and 2 brothers-in-law, Robin Kalamaro, Margaret and Richard Christman, and Janet and John Van Norden; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Sherry Johanningmeier; grandchildren, Jerad Johanningmeier, William Johanningmeier III, Skylar Wolff, Chase Wolff, Alyssa Johanningmeier, and Caleb Johanningmeier; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Andrew and Anne Motz; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Funeral Mass was held 11:00 A.M. (EST) Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Lanett, AL. The rosary was said Saturday at 10:30 A.M. at the church. A graveside memorial service will be hosted by the family at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, May 21, 2012 in Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, GA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society, 2050 Chamblee Tucker Road, Ste C, Atlanta, GA 30341 in memory of Mr. William Henry Johanningmeier, Jr. Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Brid- ge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636 www.shlagrange.com
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R Coggin
June 6, 2012
I was classmate & fellow basketball teammate of Bill's in high school and at GSU. Have not seen him at any reunions, but always have fond memories of him. He was always smiling and well liked, an all around good guy. I will keep him and his family in my prayers.
May 22, 2012
Susan, I am sorry to read of Bill's death. You two were so in love in 1968, when you, me and Susan McLean shared a room at West Georgia College. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Donna Helton Cargle
J Kornegay (Isaiah 25:8,9)
May 22, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Janet Beerman
May 20, 2012
Susan, You're very dear to me. I treasure memories from long ago and am terribly sorry to read this sad news. May God bring you and your family comfort and healing. Sincerely, Janet Israel Beerman, Medlock Elementary School
May 20, 2012
With deepest sympathy to the Johanningmeier family during your time of grief...Psalm 46:1...God is for us a refuge and strength, A help that is readily to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.
chase wolff
May 19, 2012
I LOVE AND MISS MY BILL VERY MUCH.
CHASE WOLFF I LOVE YOU BILL
Benny, Stacy, Rand and Nico Llamazales
May 19, 2012
Fritz and family,
We were so sad to hear about Grandpa Bill's passing. We always heard Jerad and William talk about how much they loved their Grandpa Bill!! Praying for peace for you and your family.
Bruce and Sally Summerlin
May 18, 2012
Susan and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bruce and Sally Summerlin
Darlene Ozley
May 18, 2012
A death is not the extinguishing of a light, but the putting out of the lamp because the dawn has come.� Unknown
Bill was loved and will be missed by all.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
Darlene Ozley
Daryl Yarbrough
Christy Singleton
May 18, 2012
Mrs. Susan, my heart goes out to you and your family. I pray for peace and comfort that passes all understanding.
For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. 2 Cor. 1:5
Kay & Scott Hendrick
May 18, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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