IN LOVING MEMORY OF
William J.
Gottermeyer
April 4, 1926 – November 7, 2013
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William J. Gottermeyer, formerly of Severna Park, MD and Morgan, VT, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Bonnie Gottermeyer (nee Herst) and their four children, Lynn Norman, Jeff Gottermeyer and wife Liz, Bob Gottermeyer and wife Sandy, Gary Gottermeyer and wife Renee. He was extremely proud of his five grandchildren, Dane, Kyle, and Troy Norman, and Joe and Lexi Gottermeyer.
Bill was born at home in Lakewood, on Easter Sunday, April 4, 1926, the son of Caroline Knab Gottermeyer and Ernest Anthony Gottermeyer. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1944 and Miami University of Ohio in 1948, having been in the Navy Air Corps Program for two of those years.
Bill worked for General Electric for 40 years, from June, 1948 to June, 1988, holding positions in accounting, office and production management and finally in sales. He and Bonnie set up housekeeping in Lynnfield, MA and later were transferred to Oklahoma City, OK, Chagrin Falls, OH, and Severna Park, MD, where they resided for 23 years and raised the children.
He enjoyed playing football, baseball, golf, tennis and bowling, and spent many years coaching Little League after work and on weekends.
Upon retirement, he and Bonnie moved to Newport, VT, while building their new home on Lake Seymour in Morgan, where he threw himself into public service. He served for three years as treasurer of the Lake Seymour Association and worked with the Red Cross to establish a swim program at the beach.
He began the annual Ice-Out raffle as a very successful fundraiser for the lake and also served as the Zoning Administrator in Morgan for six years. He worked to finalize a land trust securing the land on Rte. 111 which holds the Morgan sign and preserves the beautiful view. He also served on the Parish Council at St. Edwards Church for several years and was a member of the Cemetery Committee for Morgan. He served as treasurer for the Ames Road Association for 8 years.
He was pre-deceased by two brothers, Thomas and Ernest, and a sister, Ruth.
A Memorial Mass will be planned at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093 or Wounded Warriors, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
Online condolences may be made at www.barrancofuneralhome.com
Bill was born at home in Lakewood, on Easter Sunday, April 4, 1926, the son of Caroline Knab Gottermeyer and Ernest Anthony Gottermeyer. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1944 and Miami University of Ohio in 1948, having been in the Navy Air Corps Program for two of those years.
Bill worked for General Electric for 40 years, from June, 1948 to June, 1988, holding positions in accounting, office and production management and finally in sales. He and Bonnie set up housekeeping in Lynnfield, MA and later were transferred to Oklahoma City, OK, Chagrin Falls, OH, and Severna Park, MD, where they resided for 23 years and raised the children.
He enjoyed playing football, baseball, golf, tennis and bowling, and spent many years coaching Little League after work and on weekends.
Upon retirement, he and Bonnie moved to Newport, VT, while building their new home on Lake Seymour in Morgan, where he threw himself into public service. He served for three years as treasurer of the Lake Seymour Association and worked with the Red Cross to establish a swim program at the beach.
He began the annual Ice-Out raffle as a very successful fundraiser for the lake and also served as the Zoning Administrator in Morgan for six years. He worked to finalize a land trust securing the land on Rte. 111 which holds the Morgan sign and preserves the beautiful view. He also served on the Parish Council at St. Edwards Church for several years and was a member of the Cemetery Committee for Morgan. He served as treasurer for the Ames Road Association for 8 years.
He was pre-deceased by two brothers, Thomas and Ernest, and a sister, Ruth.
A Memorial Mass will be planned at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093 or Wounded Warriors, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
Online condolences may be made at www.barrancofuneralhome.com
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