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William Gortmaker Obituary
William "Bill" Gortmaker of Columbia, MO, previously of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away with family at his bedside at the University Hospital at the age of 96. He was born March 12, 1925 and passed April 30, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Elaine Gortmaker and their children, Colleen(Gary) Ostercamp, Gregory(Ann Marie) Gortmaker, JanEl(Al) Will, Bryan(Brenda) Gortmaker, and Mark(Michelle) Gortmaker. Also survived by his grandchildren, Neil(Whitney) Ostercamp, Libby(Patrick) Sipp, Allyson Gortmaker, Samanatha Gortmaker, Max Gortmaker, Mason Gortmaker, Michael Gortmaker, Makenna Gortmaker, Benjamin Will and great grandchild Quinn Ostercamp. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Worldwide Mobility and Gideon's International. Condolences can be sent to www.parkermillard.com
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