William Richard Neumarker

1937 - 2022

Neumarker, William Richard "Dick"

On January 19th, 2022 with his family at his side, William Richard Neumarker was delivered to heaven on Angel Wings. William was born on February 5, 1937, in Columbus, Nebraska to the parents of William and Marcelle. At the age of 17 William enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served for 3 years. After his discharge, William enjoyed a fulfilling career of 35 years as an Engineer Technician for the State of Illinois District 8.

William is survived by the love of his life, Joan. They married on July 1, 1961. Over the next 60 years, they experienced a lifetime full of precious memories. They would travel the world, enjoy family vacations, and attend their grandchildren's events.

Throughout his life William was a devoted father and proud to say he had three wonderful daughters: He survived by all three of them: Lisa House and her husband Lance, Nancy Forlenza and her husband Joe, Marian Neumarker-Petri, and her husband Michael. His greatest joy was the chance to enjoy his grandchildren Kaila Pirrie, Kelsey Snow, Joseph Forlenza, Karissa Pirrie, Trent House, Nicole Forlenza, Cole Petri, Maclain Petri and Ava Petri. He was lucky enough to see the birth of his only great-grandchild, Jameson. William was always blessed to enjoy a large family that included four brothers-in-law, one sister-in-law, nieces, and nephews. William is preceded in death by his parents, sister Nancy Hazuka and brother Jim Neumarker.

Services: Visitation is scheduled from 3-6 p.m. on February 6th at Ortmann Stipanovich Funeral Home, 12444 Olive Boulevard, Creve Coeur, MO 63141. Mass at 10 a.m. on February 7th at the Shrine of Saint Joseph, 1220 N. 11th St., St. Louis, MO 63106. Burial to follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boys Town, P.O. Box 8000, Boys Town, NE 68010.

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