William Bernard Werkmeister Sr.

William Bernard Werkmeister, Sr. 76 of Troy, MO passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at SSM St. Joesph Hospital West in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri. He was born on December 10, 1947, in St. Louis, MO and was the son of the late Elmer William and Lucille Josephine (Zuroweste) Werkmeister. William was united in marriage to Judith Ann Otten on September 2, 1967 at the St. Dominic Church in Afton, Missouri and to the union four sons were born. William graduated from Webster Grove High School. He worked as a Tooling Supervisor with McDonnell Douglas and he retired with 28 ½ years of dedication. Of course, he farmed for many years and later went to work at Autozone and Napa Auto Parts. Judith and William looked forward to traveling to Texas for the winter, they were members of various camping clubs. In his earlier years he would attend activities with the grandchildren. He liked fishing, working the pig show and the gate at the demo derby. William was a hard worker and could give the best advice on how to fix a vehicle. If he told you he was going to do something, it was done. He was a strong, committed man and who was dedicated to his family. William is survived by his loving wife, Judith Ann Werkmeister of Troy, MO; four sons: Billy Werkmeister of Winfield, MO, Steve Werkmeister of Troy, MO, Bruce Werkmeister and wife Connie of Troy, MO and Gary Werkmeister and wife Misty of Centralia, MO; two sisters: Joanne Mudd and husband Tom of St. Louis, MO and Judy Stroup and husband Jim of St. Louis, MO; grandchildren: Tabitha, Jessica, Jake, Cody, Nick, Brenden, Isaac and Mikayla, Elizabeth, Emily, Michael, Tori and Bradley; great-grandchildren: Brock, Bradley, Brent, Maveric, Kylo and Kelsie; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Elmer and Lucille Werkmeister and his mother-in-law and father-in-law: Alfred and Sarah Otten. Family and friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church located at 100 Thompson Drive Troy, MO 63379. Funeral mass will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Troy, MO. Officiating the mass will be Father Eddie Voltz. Interment will be held at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Troy, MO. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Masses or Werks Against Alz in care of Kemper-Keim Family Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 222 Troy, MO 63379. Arrangements are under the direction of Kemper-Keim Family Funeral Chapel; P.O. Box 222, Troy, Missouri 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kemperkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com

William Bernard Werkmeister Sr.

December 10, 1947 - August 27, 2024