Bill G. Rotramel, 89, Bolivar, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, at the Willard Care Center, following a lengthy illness. He was born Nov. 4, 1929, to Lawrence and Effie Rotramel of Polk County. He graduated from Marion C. Early High School. He married Darlene Potts Dec. 14, 1949, and to this union four children were born.
Bill worked at several different jobs, including Union Stockyard in Springfield, for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister Effie Riedesel; and two brothers: Donal and Carl Rotramel.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene, of 69 years; his children and their companions: Joyce Taylor-Sellers and Gary of Bolivar, Deryle and Donna Rotramel of Liberal, MO, Wilma and Glen Toombs of Fair Play, MO, and Larry and Carolyn Rotramel of Bolivar, MO; six grandchildren: Brad Taylor of Bolivar, MO, Rodney and Rebekah Taylor of Bolivar, MO, Travis Toombs of Springfield, MO, Chad Toombs of Bolivar, MO, Tammy Rotramel of Bolivar, MO, Danny Rotramel of Bolivar, MO; ten great grandchildren and one great great grandson; his sister Lorene Neil of Bolivar, MO; brother in-law Fred Potts and wife Bonnie of Bolivar, MO; sister in-law Frances Williams and husband Tony of Bolivar, MO; and several nieces and nephews.
According to Bill’s wishes his body will be cremated and a family graveside will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery Aldrich, MO. Online condolences may be made at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Preferred hospice, or Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel Bolivar, MO.