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William Wallman

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 11:08 AM

By Aaron DeOrnellis

William (Bill) was born in Buffalo, New York,

In Loving Memory of William Karl Wallmann, January 24, 1930 ~ February 24, 2022.

William (Bill) was born in Buffalo, New York, later moving to Artesia, California, where he lived for over 40 years before moving to the Rockaway Beach/Forsyth, Missouri area, where he resided until his passing.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Sandra Wallmann; he is survived by his wife of 70 years, Prescious Wallmann; daughter Gail Besler and her husband Randall Besser; daughter Billie Richard; daughter Tammy Borges and her husband Joe Borges; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Bill served in the US Navy during the Korean War from 1947 – 1952.

He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, who will be truly missed.

Visitation for Bill will be on Fri., March 4, at Whelchel Grace Funeral Home from 1:30 PM until service time at 2:00 PM. Burial will be at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, MO., at a later date.

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