William David Volkamer

William D. "Bill" Volkamer, 80, of Waterloo, died on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the Copper Creek Senior Living in West Union. He was born on November 24, 1943 in Des Moines, the son of Fred and Cloryne (Whyte) Volkamer. Bill graduated from Columbus High School in Waterloo.

Bill joined the Air Force in 1965. While stationed at Forbes Air Force Base in Topeka, he met his wife, Ileen J. Johnson. They were married on November 20, 1965. Later they moved to Waterloo where he began working alongside his father as a salesman at Fox Leather Co.

Bill spent most weekends on the golf course. He was a lifelong Dodger and Vikings fan. If you stopped by for a visit, you would be sure to find a Western on television if he wasn't out mowing his immaculate lawn. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. They all blame their Dairy Queen addiction on Grandpa.

William is survived by his daughter, Jennifer, and son in-law, Ryan Thyer of Waterloo; grandchildren, Austin Packard, Courtney Packard, and Noah Thyer of Waterloo, and Samantha Volkamer of Shawnee, KS; great-grandchildren, Rowan and Payton; sister, Patricia Stanford of Honolulu' HI; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

William is preceded in death by wife, Ileen; his son, Billy; his parents; and sister, Sue Shepard.

Memorial Service: 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Locke at Tower Park 4140 Kimball Avenue in Waterloo.

Memorial Visitation: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Locke at Tower Park, Waterloo.

Military rites by: Evansdale AMVETS Post #31 and the United States Air Force Honor Detail.

Memorials may be directed to May be directed to the family.

Locke at Tower Park is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.LockeFuneralServices.com