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L. William "Argie" Argetsinger
1947 - 2022
L. William "Argie" Argetsinger
1947 - 2022
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L. William "Argie" Argetsinger Obituary
Argetsinger, L. William "Argie", from Ballwin Missouri passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by his four children on March 6, 2022. Born in Syracuse, New York on June 10, 1947 to Ann Powers Argetsinger. Argie was raised by his mother along with his beloved sister Ann whom both have predeceased him.
Argie grew up in Ithaca, New York and graduated from Ithaca High School in 1965. He attended and graduated from S.U.N.Y at Brockport in 1969. Upon graduation, Argie went to work at Cornell University in the athletic department where he was a certified athletic trainer for both the football and hockey teams from 1970-1983. During his time at Cornell, he was very active in local sports playing and coaching softball teams during the summers.
In August 1983, Argie was hired as the head athletic trainer at Saint Louis University in Saint Louis, Missouri where he worked until January 1989. He was hired at Anheuser-Busch Companies in January 1989 to oversee, manage and run the fitness and wellness centers for the Anheuser-Busch employees, which he did phenomenally until December 2008.
He is survived by his four children Brad (Megan) Argetsinger, Nicole (Rajan) Knox, Amy (Marshall) Newman, and Beth (Matt) Buck. He will be forever loved and known to his twelve grandchildren (Cole, Nicholas, Quinn, Jack, Caden, Hailey, Layla, Cooper, Tanner, Hudson, Olivia, and William) as “Popi”.
There are simply not enough words in the English language to explain and show what our dad has meant to us. He was an amazing friend to many and enemy to none. His love, laughter and personality were larger than life. All who knew him and crossed paths with him loved him. There is a tremendous void without him here however we know that his memory will continue to live on in the lives of all who were lucky enough to know him.
Services: Memorial visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Thursday, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in his name to the charity of your choice. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
33 Entries
March 11, 2022
I am heartbroken to hear of Bill’s passing today. I knew him well in the early 70’s, and we’d kept in touch for years off-&-on.
Always loved spending time c Bill, and he will be sorely missed by those who knew & loved him.
Am grateful for what is surely one heck of a reunion c his Mom, Anne; “Uncle Nick”who was very much involved in raising Bill, & his sister, Ann. His family & friends meant the world to him!
I’m sorry I won’t be able to join you for the CELEBRATION of Bill’s Life, but I will surely be with you in spirit!
RIP, dear friend.
Love to all Bill’s family & friends,
MaryLou (Ferris) Forbes
Dennis Huff
March 11, 2022
Argie was one of the really good guys! I knew him as a neighbor, trainer for the Cornell athletic department, painter, softball player, family man, partner in a business and most of all as a friend! One never forgets someone like Argie!! Condolences to his family, friends and co-workers.
Kathy Williams
March 11, 2022
Very sorry for this tremendous loss. My warmest and heartfelt sympathy to all of Argetsinger family and friends.
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Bob Byrne
March 10, 2022
Argie’s greatness as a man: Regardless of a person’s status, he treated everyone with same level of kindness, interest, professionalism and service. RIP, Bill. I suspect you’re already managing Heaven’s Health Room.
March 10, 2022
Argie saved my husband’s leg at a softball tournament inSeneca Falls,NY many years ago when he suffered a total dislocation of his knee. Thank goodness Argie was at the game!! Charlie and I will be forever grateful to him! Keep smiling Argie! Heather Tallman
Anthony Bonner
March 9, 2022
My deepest condolences to the entire family, especially his children! Wow!!!! Argie.....what an amazing man he was to us all during his time at SLU! He was a gentle spirit who always lighten the load for all student/athletes. No one likes getting treatment for any injury, yet with Argie, all was well. The training room became a hangout spot! A stopover just to say hello to Argie! I will never forget that Cornell sweatshirt he would often wear and that smile/laugh of his. Thanks to Argie, I never missed 1 game at SLU in 4 years despite many injuries and he continued to make himself available after we both were no longer at SLU. I can say without question or hesitation that my life and experience at SLU was made better by meeting/ befriending Argie!! He was more than a friend to me, he was family!!! God Bless you all during this time of his transition and thank you for sharing him with us all
Cheryl Fleming
March 9, 2022
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Rich Grawer
March 9, 2022
Argie was one of the people who made my time at SLU a memorable experience. He always had a smile and kind word no matter what the circumstance. I will never forget his children, especially Amy who was a tremendous athlete and a reflection of her dad. . I am fighting a terrible flu bug now and will not be able to make the wake. Will continue to remember family in my thoughts and prayers. The entire SLU basketball community mourns his loss. Great man, great person, skilled athletic trainer.
Ted Powers
March 9, 2022
So very sorry to hear about Bill. He was a kind, fun friend at Anheuser-Busch. We were lucky to have him running the fitness center - always smiling and ready with a joke. He was a joy to be around.
Jim Roder
March 9, 2022
Argie was one of a kind. Always a smile and and a pep talk. He got me through many injuries and aches/pains during my time on the SLU basketball team. Thoughts and prayers to his children.
John Lally
March 9, 2022
As a member of the SLU Baseball Team, I had the privilege of knowing Bill Argetsinger. Argie was knowledgeable and very good at his job. He was a great mentor to younger AT's. Bill was kind, not just to me, but everyone. His Irish sense of humor was one of his special gifts.
May he rest in peace.
Roland Gray
March 9, 2022
Argie was a very kind, giving individual who helped me get through all the tough times with injuries while playing for SLU , he will definitely be missed prayers going out to his family (Good Man , better person )
Wendy Paterniti
March 9, 2022
I, like so many others, have wonderful memories of Billy Bear, as I called him. When Ithaca's womens slowpitch league first started in the early 70's he agreed to coach our team. He made some of the women cry at the first practice and he felt awful. He then adjusted his approach! Billy played a lot of slowpitch softball with my hubby Nitti and he was in our wedding. I will miss him terribly but will never forget his kindness and his very handsome smile. I will also miss those 1am test messages! R.I.P. my forever friend. Love you.
Christi Rensing
March 9, 2022
I was Bill’s “buglady”. He was such a nice man and a great customer. He always gave me updates on his growing family. I am very sorry to hear of his passing.
Karen Fennell, MS, ATC
March 9, 2022
Condolences to the Argetsinger family. Argie was very kind to me, the new young & dumb Athletic Trainer who showed up on the SLU campus in the fall of 1993. He and the likes of Doc Bauman, Hoppy and Jerri Wilson were all very generous with their time to help guide me early in my career, even well after they had left SLU. I often say "Once a Billiken, always a Billiken" and it is a real thing. Argie touched many AT & student-athlete lives in his career, and was a pioneer in the AT settings for life after college athletics. On behalf of the Missouri Athletic Trainers' Association, condolences to the family.
Lori Neiderman
March 8, 2022
To Argie's family,
I am so sorry to hear of Argie's passing. He was such a wonderful friend who was loved by all. Rest in peace Argie. You will remain in our hearts forever.
Gerry Schlemer
March 8, 2022
Bill was a mentor to me in tough time in my career. His presence made me believe I was a good AT. He had faith that I would be able to do the job. Argies presence was always Hugh. He was a good mentor, good friend, and good father. May his memory be a blessing. RIP Argie.
Bill Korherr
March 8, 2022
I'll always remember the revelry and good times had with Billy playing slowball at Stewart Park and tossing back a few cold ones at the Fall Creek House, as well as the Dugout. An excellent athlete and just a really good guy...RIP Argy...
Gregory Mullen
March 8, 2022
Argie made our world a better place. He was simply the best. Our hearts hurt for Amy, Beth and his entire family. We send our prayers and will miss him greatly.
Adedrea Chaney
March 8, 2022
My condolences to the family. I truly enjoyed Mr. Argetsinger’s energy and fun at every basketball game at DePauw! He will be missed. Prayers are with you.
Jamie Plunkett
March 8, 2022
I have wonderful memories of Argie. I played hockey at Cornell and Argie was the Athletic Trainer for the team. In 1979, I returned to Ithaca to work as an athletic trainer under Head Athletic Trainer Tom McGory. On the staff was Rick LaFrance, Tom LiVigne, Marc Gruder and, of course, Argie. Argie could have been a stand up comic. We would all gather in the Athletic Training room in the fall during football season. We would have about thirty minutes together as a group before the players would arrive for practice. Those are some of my fondest memories as Argie would entertain us with stories and jokes. He is one of the funniest people I have ever met. In the summer, Argie and I were a part of the painting crew for Bill Duthie and every Friday afternoon we would all convene at one of the job sites and consume a few adult beverages. I inherited my love of the New York Yankees from Argie. We have lost one of the good guys. Rest in peace my friend.
Pam Greenberg
March 8, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your dad today and always.
Rick LaFrance
March 8, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Hard work, good times, great guy, and great memories! He is loved and will never be forgotten.
Rick and Margie LaFrance
Treniece Triplett (King)
March 8, 2022
Sweet Beth...I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I remember all the things you shared with me about him at work. I know how much you loved him and will miss him. He is with you forever in your heart. I will be praying for you and your family.
Tim & Julie Cooper
March 8, 2022
You could always see the joy and pride he had for his kids and grandkids through his eyes. Heaven got a gem! We are so sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts.
Shelby PONTZ Bowman
March 8, 2022
Rip Argie, you made my first years, working at Cornell, so much fun and many laughs. I can still hear your story of when you fell on the ice at an ice hockey game! It was funnier each time you told it. My sincere condolences to your family and friends.
Tom LiVigne
March 8, 2022
Some of the best times of my life were spent in the Cornell Training Room with Argie. We laughed for hours on end.
Philip Chronister
March 7, 2022
An unfailingly friendly man! My days at AB were better because of him.
Tim Armstrong
March 7, 2022
Argie was a great friend and an even better human being. I loved our lunches and small sports wagers that I always wanted him to win! He will be sorely missed. My deepest and most sincere condolences to Brad, Nicole, Amy and Beth as well as your entire families.
Ginger Gatter
March 7, 2022
He was such a great man and dear friend. His joking and concern for my health and happiness. My life will be less without him. I am moved by all those who hold him as dear as I do. His legacy lives on in 4 beautiful children and their families. Watching them navigate these difficult times I know how proud he would be of them all.
Elizabeth Sheets
March 7, 2022
My deepest sympathy to all who loved him. He was a wonderful person and will be terribly missed.
Gary Glasscock
March 7, 2022
Amy, Nicole, and the whole family, just wanted to let you know that my prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. Bill was a true GENTLEman, who always was so supportive of all of us @MD during Amy’s playing days with the HOOPS. He was always so kind and just a great human being who will be truly loved and missed by many, and surely by his children and grandchildren. Everlasting PEACE to Bill, and to the family.
Unfortunately I will not be able to make the visitation or service, but I will make a donation to MD, as requested by the family.
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