Albert B. “Bill” Billmaier

December 22, 1930 – July 3, 2012

   Albert B. Billmaier, 81 of Monroe died at 10:32 a.m. Tuesday at his home surrounded by his loving family. He had been in poor health for three years.

   Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael Catholic Church where the Mass of the resurrection will be at 11 a.m. Rev. Stephen Rooney will officiate with burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery with military honors by V.F.W Post 1138 Monroe.

   Born December 22, 1930 in Monroe he was the son of Albert G. and Beulah H. (Moore) Billmaier. He married Donna M. Masserant on June 26, 1954 at St. Charles Catholic Church, Newport.

   Bill was a self employed plasterer for ten years and then was employed by the Monroe County Road Commission for thirty-one years retiring in 1993.

   He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from October 31, 1951 to October 15, 1953.

    He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, life member V.F.W Post 1138 Monroe. Bill enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends, was an avid euchre player and had a great sense of humor.

Surviving are his wife of fifty-eight years Donna, daughters, Cynthia A. Billmaier and Renee M. (Robert) Harmon both of Monroe; grandchildren Kristin (Shane) Held, Bobbie Renee Harmon and Lauren Mistry; great grandchildren Dylan Held and Nevaeh Newnham.

   He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Bryce and Bernard Billmaier.

   The family wishes to thank Mercy Memorial Hospice for all their help and support during this difficult time.

   In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Mercy Memorial Hospice or St. Michael Catholic Church.

   Online condolences may be sent through www.ruppfuneralhomeinc.com.