William-O'Rourke-Obituary

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William Richard O'Rourke

Story City, Iowa

Sep 5, 1935 – Jun 19, 2025

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September 5, 1935
DIED
June 19, 2025
LOCATION
Story City, Iowa

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William "Bill" Richard O'Rourke was born to Joseph W. and Carrie Ellen (Byrd) O'Rourke on September 5, 1935 in Elmhurst, IL. He grew up in St. Louis, MO with his mother and maternal grandparents.In the eighth grade his teacher, Ruth Parker, took an interest in Bill's spiritual and educational...

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I was an employee of Dr. O´Rourke in Westminster from 1988 to 1990 In his medical office as one of the nurses. I have very fond memories during that time. He had a thriving practice and Patients of all ages went to him for his professional care. He was highly sought after for medical treatment patients loved & trusted him. I was very privileged to have worked with him!

You where a very special doctor. He delivered our first child and also our second daughter before he left Westminster, MD. He always had a special place in our hearts. God bless his family at this time.

Our family went to Dr O´Rourke in the late 60´s -70´s. I remember when I fell on the cement at the pool and required stitches in my chin. He did the stitches in his office . I still carry that scar. I later had the privilege to work with him as a nurse with him seeing his patients at Westminster Nursing home. He was always kind and concerned for his elderly patients. He was a good, caring physician. He is now resting from a job well done on this earth. He will be missed.

My father, Thomas Glass, saw Dr. O´Rourke a couple of weeks before his passing. Dr. O´Rourke was there for him every day until then. And even then, he would occasionally call my sister to check on her. He did not fit in the realm of doctors who would have abruptly moved on. Dr.O´Rourke had a kind heart. Me and my sister will always remember him. May God bless him for his caring soul and all the patience´s he cared for. He will be missed. Susan Glass-Bowers and Teena Glass-Pennypacker

Doctor O'Rourke was my only doctor from birth until I was in my 30s and he retired. He was an amazing, kind and sincere man. I was so fortunate to know him personally as well. Tim and Bill and I spent a lot of time fishing and running around doing things that young boys do with ponds, rivers, and mud! Those days will always be cherished as wonderful days of my childhood. I am so glad to have had the chance to know Dr. O'Rourke. He lived his life so well, and all of the family should take...