William “Bill” Altmiller, Jr., of Sullivan, MO passed away, Thursday, August 4, 2016 at the age of 86 years, one month and four days.
Bill, as he was known by his family and friends, was born June 9, 1930 in University City, MO to William and Grace (Scott) Altmiller. He was a graduate of University City High School and honorably served his country with the U.S. Navy and retired after 21 years of service. He attained the rank of Chief Data Systems Technician and participated in the Korean and Vietnam War theaters. Bill served aboard the USS Charles S. Sperry (DD-697), USS Antietam (CVS-36), USS Long Beach (CGN-9), USS Belknap (DLG-26) and the USS Oklahoma City (CLG-5) and ended his service at the Fleet Anti-Air Warfare Training Center, San Diego, California. He later was employed at the Naval Undersea Center in San Diego, California from 1971 through 1979. Bill was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Europe Navy Occupation Service Medal, Asia Navy Occupation Service Medal, two National Defense Service Medals, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, and two Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medals. He was also a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Bill excelled in woodworking; making and repairing violins and was a member of the Violin Society of America.
He is survived by a brother Clarence and wife Rosita of St. Louis, MO, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Along with his parents, Bill was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Maris.
Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m., Monday, August 8, 2016 from the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, MO with Pastor Scott Perry officiating. Interment was in Old Cave Spring Cemetery, rural Sullivan with full military honors. Visitation was held on Monday, August 8 from 10-11 a.m. at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Sullivan V.F.W.
Friends may sign the family’s online guestbook at www.eatonfuneralhome.com.