Obituary of William D. Fuhrmeister

William D. "Bill" Fuhrmeister, 77, of Iowa City, died Saturday, November 19, 2011 at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2011, at the Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City with Rev. Mark Pries officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will take place at Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City. Memorial contributions may be made to the organization of your choice or the William Fuhrmeister Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be sent to Bill's family through the web @www.gayandciha.com. William Dean Fuhrmeister was born October 29, 1934 in Iowa City; son of William and Eleanor (Hurt) Fuhrmeister. He graduated from Iowa City High in 1953 and received his Associates degree from Kirkwood. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1953 and served in Korea. After his return to Iowa City, on May 5, 1956, he married Sandra Halferty at Zion Lutheran Church. In 1962, he began his career with the University of Iowa as a security officer. He worked his way through the ranks retired as Director of Public Safety after 33 years of service. Bill was a life-long member of Zion Lutheran Church, the American Legion and the Eagles. He was an avid card player and very loyal Hawkeye fan. He also enjoyed his time outdoors working in the yard, and was always reliable when someone needed a hand. His family includes his wife, Sandra; children, Susan and Tim Fuhrmeister; grandson, Phineas Fuhrmeister; sister-in-law, Mary Fuhrmeister; 13 nieces and nephews and numerous extended family members. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Debra Marie; sister, Patricia (Joe) Driscoll; brothers, Keith and Ted (Marlene) Fuhrmeister and his parents.