W.C. "Bill" Pallmeyer

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W.C. Pallmeyer Obituary

William C. "Bill" Pallmeyer, 84, of Meridian, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2007, at a Clifton hospital. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, July 22, at First United Methodist Church in Meridian, with interment to follow at Kopperl Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Pallmeyer was born June 16, 1923, at Steiner Community in Bosque County. He graduated from Kopperl High School and was attending John Tarleton Agriculture College (now Tarleton State University) when World War II began. He joined the U.S. Army, serving in the Pacific and participating in the invasion of Okinawa. After the war, he joined the Army Reserves and served for 36 years before retiring as a lieutenant colonel. In 1948, Pallmeyer graduated with a degree in agricultural engineering from Texas A&M. He became a county agricultural agent and worked in Hall, Wichita and Knox counties before moving to Motley County in 1953. He was county agent for 27 years in Motley County, acting as mentor and advisor to hundreds of 4-H Club members. Bill Pallmeyer and Maleta Henson were married in 1952 and raised a family of a girl and two boys. He retired from government service in 1979 and moved to Meridian, working as a loan advisor at the Bosque County Bank. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Meridian, the Bosque County A&M Club, the Meridian Lions Club, the Clifton VFW, the Clifton American Legion and the Bosque County Historical Commission. Survivors include his wife, Maleta Pallmeyer of Meridian; daughter, Paula Pallmeyer Welling and her husband, Ron Welling of Amarillo; son, Will Pallmeyer and his wife, Deb of Clifton; son, Karl Pallmeyer and his wife, Lisa of Austin; grandchildren, Susan Mullin of Amarillo, Scott Welling of Amarillo, Amy Pallmeyer of Clifton, William Pallmeyer of Clifton, and Angie Pallmeyer of Amarillo; and numerous other relatives. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Lawson Funeral Home, Meridian June 16, 1923 - July 19, 2007 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com

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Published by Waco Tribune-Herald from Jul. 20 to Jul. 21, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for W.C. Pallmeyer

10 Entries

Harry Hamilton

July 28, 2007

Mrs. Pallmeyer,

I am sorry to hear of Mr. Pallmeyer's passing. He had the patience of Jobe to endure the many 4-H trips we enjoyed with him. Motley County kids went to the state rifle match at A & M. in 1957. Mr. Pallmeyer encouraged us to practice and many times transported us to the firing range on the Middle Pease. Clem Edwards was always a little better shot than I, but I had the highest score in my company during basic training at Ft. Bliss in 1967 because of Mr. Pallmeyer's training. Mr. Pallmeyer left this earth having influenced many a kid. I know of no greater legecy a person can leave than to have help another to improve his life.

Sincerely,

Harry Hamilton

Barbara Bird Armstrong

July 22, 2007

Mr Pallmeyer has always been one of the special leaders in my life. He encouraged me do things I didn't think I could do. Like be the only girl on the 4-H Rifle Team one year!
I know he was a great leader to many other 4-Her's through the years.
He has also been a blessing to Motley County in many ways, always remembering many others by giving memorials for them to various organizations.
Many wonderful memories are for you the family to have in the days to come!
Blessings and comfort.

Bill Harrington

July 21, 2007

I worked with Bill in the mid 1980's at Bosque County Bank. I appreciated him and could rely on him knowing the best places along the road to eat and drink. A full life he lead. Sincerely,

Ron & Doris Bowlin

July 21, 2007

I am proud to say that I knew and was associated with Bill Pallmeyer. I served with him in the Lions Club and was always impressed by his dediction and service to his family, his faith, his country, and to his fellow man. Doris & I will miss him and his love for youth and his patriotism that he always showed.

tama vinson

July 21, 2007

he was a great man and helped us many times. he will be missed. our prayers are with his family.

Jane (Hamilton) Carter

July 21, 2007

As a Matador 4-Her, I was always amazed at how Mr. Pallmeyer could inspire and motivate us to work toward our goals without pushing us. He explained what it would take to achieve and then left it in our laps. His methods inspired self-motivation. I have thought about him many times through the years. After I was married, Carl and I had dinner with Mr. & Mrs. Pallmeyer at a state county agents' meeting and later visited in their home in Meridian. Even though I haven't seen you "kids" since you left Matador, please know that you are in our prayers during this time.

Mary Darilek

July 20, 2007

Maleta and Family,
Bill will be missed in VFW D-29 as our Youth Essay Chairman. My thoughts are with you at this time.

Vicki,Tim, Heather,David & Court Youngblood,Gaut&Crisler

July 20, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Max Barton

July 20, 2007

I (more than likely) was the thorn in his side on many occasions.. i.e. slipping over to meet the girls down the river at 4-H camp at Roaring Springs, oh yes and using all of his klenex,while on a judging trip to Wichita Falls, I accidentlly broke an ink pen and it spilled all over the back seat of his new car..(ah lets see was it a FORD?) ha.. He was really ticked off at me for that one (to say the least).. Sorry Bill, you were an inspiration to us all.. you will be missed by many.. Rest in Peace !

Cherri (Barton) Karr

July 19, 2007

To the family of W.C. Pallmeyer: He touched so many lives in a positive way. He made many a trip to College Station for 4-H roundup on our behalf. He built qualities is us needed to live a productive life. He taught us that hard work pays off. Our family appreciates the time your family invested in ours. I appreciated Mr. Pallmeyer writing a letter to Texas A&M on Kourtney's behalf last year. We send our love and prayers that God will comfort you and give you grace to face the days ahead.

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